Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Carrboro, NC - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Carrboro, NC)

$76,660

vs National

+59.7%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$80,104

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$76,660

+59.7% 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 Carrboro, NC earns $76,660 in nominal terms, which is 59.7% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $80,104 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Carrboro, NC

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL	$78,000	3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Carrboro, NC?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Carrboro, NC is $76,660 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Carrboro, NC a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Carrboro, NC earns 59.7% more than the national median of $48,000, or $80,104 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.