Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Baltimore, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Baltimore, MD)

$47,372

vs National

-1.3%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$40,663

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$47,372

-1.3% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$48,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Social Science Research Assistants in Baltimore, MD earns $47,372 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,663 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Baltimore, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Audacious Inquiry LLC	$73,000	1
University of Baltimore	$58,520	2
The Johns Hopkins University	$55,000	17
Johns Hopkins University	$47,376	85
University of Maryland Baltimore	$46,470	12
INTERGROUP SERVICES INC.	$45,000	1
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE	$42,224	6
Kennedy Krieger Institute	$41,999	11
THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. AND AFFILIATES	$37,440	1
THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. AND AFFIL	$37,440	1
SAGE POLICY GROUP, INC.	$35,194	1
The Johns Hopkins Hospital	N/A	1
THE FOOT AND ANKLE ASSOCIATION INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Baltimore, MD?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Baltimore, MD is $47,372 based on 92 DOL filings.

Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Baltimore, MD earns 1.3% less than the national median of $48,000, or $40,663 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.