DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$41,300
vs National
-14%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,201
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,300
-14% 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 Pennsylvania earns $41,300 in nominal terms, which is 14% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,201 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| City of Philadelphia | $77,500 | 2 |
| FIS GROUP | $75,000 | 1 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | $72,800 | 3 |
| City of Pittsburgh | $65,000 | 3 |
| Great Lakes Behavioral Research Institute | $55,000 | 3 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $51,450 | 4 |
| Research for Action, Inc. | $51,000 | 8 |
| Shams Inati | $49,920 | 1 |
| Swarthmore College | $47,911 | 4 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | $46,738 | 3 |
| CRIME PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER | $44,500 | 5 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $41,000 | 19 |
| PHILADELPHIA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | $37,205 | 2 |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | $36,400 | 1 |
| HOMEWOOD CHILDREN'S VILLAGE | $35,000 | 1 |
| INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEACH | $34,600 | 1 |
| SHAREDXPERTISE MEDIA, LLC | $34,500 | 2 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $33,750 | 2 |
| WOMEN'S CAMPAIGN INTERNATIONAL | $32,500 | 1 |
| ECRI Institute | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Social Science Research Assistants
BROOKLYN, NE · $104,000Moffett Field, CA · $83,200Manassas, VA · $82,000Bowie, MA · $80,500ALBANY, CA · $79,040Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
Cardiologists · $643,739Dermatologists · $600,000Anesthesiologists · $462,500Neurologists · $400,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $285,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Pennsylvania?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Pennsylvania is $41,300 based on 42 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Pennsylvania earns 14% less than the national median of $48,000, or $43,201 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.