DOL Median (Kansas)
$57,529
vs National
+19.9%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,049
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,529
+19.9% 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 Kansas earns $57,529 in nominal terms, which is 19.9% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,049 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Kansas | $56,952 | 2 |
| The Lead Group LLC | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Kansas?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Kansas is $57,529 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Kansas earns 19.9% more than the national median of $48,000, or $66,049 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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