Local Salary Data

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Brooklyn, NY

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

Local Median
$52,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Brooklyn, NY)
$52,000
vs National
+8.3%
National: $48,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,567
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$52,000
+8.3% 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 Brooklyn, NY earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,567 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Brooklyn, NY

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
THE RESEARCH STUDIO$104,0003
The Joyful Heart Foundation$55,0001
SUPERCOLLIDER INC.$40,0001
GREENMAX CAPITAL ADVISORS$39,5201

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Brooklyn, NY?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Brooklyn, NY is $52,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Brooklyn, NY a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Brooklyn, NY earns 8.3% more than the national median of $48,000, or $41,567 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.