Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Idaho - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Idaho)

$55,224

vs National

+15.1%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$53,564

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$55,224

+15.1% 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 Idaho earns $55,224 in nominal terms, which is 15.1% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,564 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Idaho

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Boise State University	$55,224	1
ADVANCED CLINICAL RESEARCH, INC.	N/A	3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Idaho?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Idaho is $55,224 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Idaho a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Idaho earns 15.1% more than the national median of $48,000, or $53,564 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.