DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$37,000
vs National
-22.9%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,975
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,000
-22.9% 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 Memphis, TN earns $37,000 in nominal terms, which is 22.9% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,975 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Memphis | $52,057 | 2 |
| DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS | $37,000 | 2 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $30,399 | 2 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Memphis, TN?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Memphis, TN is $37,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Memphis, TN earns 22.9% less than the national median of $48,000, or $40,975 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.