Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,880 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Omaha earn between $37,830 and $63,830.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $64K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,990 | $4,332 | $25.00 |
| Median | $46,730 | $3,894 | $22.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,830 | $3,152 | $18.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,830 | $5,319 | $30.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Omaha earn 5% less than the Nebraska average ($54,460) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $51,990 | $46,730 | $37,830 | $78,880 | 150 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $51,990, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $42,468 a year, or $3,539 a month and $1,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $42,590 | $3,549 |
| Working in NE | $42,468 | $3,539 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $51,990 buys what about $56,566 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Lincoln pays the most ($61,350).
- 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 Omaha: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Omaha?
$24.99 an hour on average, and $22.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Omaha?
About $42,468 a year ($3,539 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,990.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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