DOL Median (Maine)
$56,692
vs National
+18.1%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,845
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,692
+18.1% 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 Maine earns $56,692 in nominal terms, which is 18.1% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,845 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Central Institute | $56,692 | 3 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Maine?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Maine is $56,692 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Maine earns 18.1% more than the national median of $48,000, or $50,845 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.