Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Kentucky - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Kentucky)

$30,961

vs National

-35.5%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$33,327

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$30,961

-35.5% 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 Kentucky earns $30,961 in nominal terms, which is 35.5% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,327 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Kentucky

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Northern Kentucky University	$32,282	1
University of Kentucky	$29,640	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Kentucky is $30,961 based on 2 DOL filings.

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

A Social Science Research Assistants in Kentucky earns 35.5% less than the national median of $48,000, or $33,327 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.