Local Salary Data

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in BERKELEY, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$46,800
8 filings
DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$46,800
vs National
-2.5%
National: $48,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,791
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$46,800
-2.5% 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 BERKELEY, CA earns $46,800 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,791 in national-average purchasing power.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in BERKELEY, CA?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in BERKELEY, CA is $46,800 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in BERKELEY, CA earns 2.5% less than the national median of $48,000, or $33,791 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.