DOL Median (Minnesota)
$41,309
vs National
-13.9%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,667
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,309
-13.9% 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 Minnesota earns $41,309 in nominal terms, which is 13.9% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,667 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | $51,826 | 6 |
| LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES | $44,304 | 1 |
| AMHERST H WILDER FOUNDATION | $38,314 | 3 |
| Region Nine Development Commission | $33,739 | 2 |
| SHAPIRO MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. | $33,000 | 1 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR NONSMOKERS - MINNESOTA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Minnesota?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Minnesota is $41,309 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Minnesota earns 13.9% less than the national median of $48,000, or $43,667 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.