DOL Median (DALLAS, TX)
$45,639
vs National
-4.9%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,232
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,639
-4.9% 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 DALLAS, TX earns $45,639 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,232 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DALLAS, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER | $49,055 | 3 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | $44,882 | 2 |
| Baylor Research Institute | $44,138 | 1 |
| Southern Methodist University | $43,948 | 5 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | $42,498 | 3 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in DALLAS, TX?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in DALLAS, TX is $45,639 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is DALLAS, TX a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in DALLAS, TX earns 4.9% less than the national median of $48,000, or $49,232 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.