Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Virginia

Social science research assistants in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $58,660 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($56,620), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the social science research assistants average at $59,810 and the median at $53,260 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,140.

Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in Virginia

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$58,660	$53,260	$51,590	$46,754	99
Richmond	$58,490	$49,060	$46,320	$46,628	98
Virginia Beach	$56,620	$49,480	$46,180	$45,233	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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