Social Science Research Assistants pay range in Eugene
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,420 or more. The middle half of social science research assistants in Eugene earn between $48,720 and $56,840.
- $48K10th
- $49K25th
- $52KMedian
- $57K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,050 | $4,671 | $26.95 |
| Median | $51,530 | $4,294 | $24.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,720 | $4,060 | $23.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,840 | $4,737 | $27.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Science Research Assistants pay in Eugene vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Social science research assistants in Eugene earn 8% less than the Oregon average ($61,180) and 15% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $56,050 | $51,530 | $47,770 | $79,420 | 70 |
| Oregon | $61,180 | $56,770 | $48,150 | $85,110 | 220 |
| 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 Eugene
On the average salary of $56,050, a single filer in Eugene takes home about $43,267 a year, or $3,606 a month and $1,664 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Eugene a good place for social science research assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Eugene area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.6), so the average $56,050 buys what about $55,185 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Eugene ($49,680). A typical home costs $459,366, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Science Research Assistants salary in other Oregon cities
Eugene ranks 2nd of 2 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($65,370).
- Portland$65,370
- Eugene$56,050
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 Eugene: questions
How much do social science research assistants make an hour in Eugene?
$26.95 an hour on average, and $24.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level social science research assistants salary in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the social science research assistants take-home pay in Eugene?
About $43,267 a year ($3,606 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,050. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do social science research assistants earn more in Eugene than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR (21660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.34, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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