DOL Median (Oregon)
$50,346
vs National
+4.9%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,514
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,346
+4.9% 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 Oregon earns $50,346 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% above the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,514 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oregon
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $62,189 | 6 |
| Oregon State University | $50,315 | 2 |
| GATEWAY TO COLLEGE NATIONAL NETWORK | $43,000 | 1 |
| Reed Institute | $38,230 | 1 |
| HIV ALLIANCE, INC. | $35,360 | 2 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Oregon?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Oregon is $50,346 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Oregon a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Oregon earns 4.9% more than the national median of $48,000, or $44,514 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.