Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,510 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Lincoln earn between $59,780 and $61,800.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $62K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,350 | $5,112 | $29.50 |
| Median | $59,780 | $4,982 | $28.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,780 | $4,982 | $28.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,800 | $5,150 | $29.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Lincoln earn 13% more than the Nebraska average ($54,460) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $61,350 | $59,780 | $52,200 | $80,510 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $54,460 | $56,190 | $37,830 | $78,880 | 230 |
| United States | $66,140 | $61,990 | $38,090 | $102,070 | 30,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Science Research Assistants salary after taxes in Lincoln
On the average salary of $61,350, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $49,563 a year, or $4,130 a month and $1,906 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $61,350 buys what about $66,990 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lincoln$61,350
- Omaha$51,990
Highest-paying cities for social science research assistants
Atlanta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($90,820).
- Atlanta, GA$90,820
- Bowling Green, KY$88,200
- San Francisco, CA$86,880
- Oklahoma City, OK$80,710
- Flagstaff, AZ$80,680
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Social Science Research Assistants salary in Lincoln: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Lincoln?
$29.49 an hour on average, and $28.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $49,563 a year ($4,130 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,350.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,140).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4061; area Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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