DOL Median (Colorado)
$47,606
vs National
-0.8%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,124
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,606
-0.8% 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 Colorado earns $47,606 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,124 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RMC RESEARCH CORPORATION | $71,000 | 2 |
| Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center, Inc. | $54,995 | 1 |
| University of Denver | $52,500 | 4 |
| University of Colorado | $46,475 | 3 |
| COLORADO CHILDRENS CAMPAIGN | $40,869 | 4 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $36,629 | 1 |
| University of New Haven | $35,096 | 11 |
| TURBINE CORPORATE HOLDINGS, INC. | $34,528 | 2 |
| AWHERE INC. | N/A | 1 |
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BROOKLYN, NE · $104,000Moffett Field, CA · $83,200Manassas, VA · $82,000Bowie, MA · $80,500ALBANY, CA · $79,040Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Colorado?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Colorado is $47,606 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Colorado earns 0.8% less than the national median of $48,000, or $45,124 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.