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Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$79,650
- San Antonio$75,280
- Austin$64,130
- Houston$59,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $79,650 | $66,200 | $51,530 | $64,864 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $75,280 | $67,780 | $52,960 | $61,789 | 95 |
| Austin | $64,130 | $64,900 | $49,660 | $53,708 | 98 |
| Houston | $59,940 | $49,000 | $42,230 | $50,342 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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