Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Ohio

Social science research assistants in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $66,580 a year) and the least in Cleveland ($45,690), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $54,650 and the median at $50,330 for 240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$66,580
Cleveland$45,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$66,580	$57,370	$50,900	$53,082	95
Cleveland	$45,690	$24,810	$24,810	$36,935	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Science Research Assistants salary in other states

Social Science Research Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

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.
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.

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