Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,660 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Oklahoma City earn between $60,880 and $110,650.
- $47K10th
- $61K25th
- $73KMedian
- $111K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,710 | $6,726 | $38.80 |
| Median | $72,710 | $6,059 | $34.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,650 | $9,221 | $53.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Oklahoma City earn 6% more than the Oklahoma average ($75,960) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($66,140). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $61,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $80,710 | $72,710 | $47,390 | $115,660 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $75,960 | $69,090 | $40,140 | $115,660 | 100 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $80,710, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $62,523 a year, or $5,210 a month and $2,405 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $80,710 buys what about $89,273 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$79,650
- Kansas City, MO$59,650
- Austin, TX$64,130
- Columbia, MO$69,420
- Lincoln, NE$61,350
- Houston, TX$59,940
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$38.80 an hour on average, and $34.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $62,523 a year ($5,210 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,710.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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