DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$44,949
vs National
-6.4%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,488
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,949
-6.4% 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 Houston, TX earns $44,949 in nominal terms, which is 6.4% 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 $48,488 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| W.M. Rice University | $57,500 | 8 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | $56,125 | 3 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | $45,994 | 3 |
| University of Houston System | $42,840 | 3 |
| Texas Southern University | $36,000 | 3 |
| PLUNKETT RESEARCH, LTD | $34,507 | 4 |
| UTHSC-H | $32,469 | 1 |
| Omega Protein Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Houston, TX?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Houston, TX is $44,949 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Houston, TX earns 6.4% less than the national median of $48,000, or $48,488 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.