DOL Median (Phoenix, AZ)
$44,824
vs National
-6.6%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,351
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,824
-6.6% 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 Phoenix, AZ earns $44,824 in nominal terms, which is 6.6% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,351 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Phoenix, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | $53,368 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $44,824 | 4 |
| STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | $35,838 | 2 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is $44,824 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Phoenix, AZ earns 6.6% less than the national median of $48,000, or $41,351 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.