DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$40,000
vs National
-16.7%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,134
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,000
-16.7% 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 Rhode Island earns $40,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,134 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $40,000 | 6 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Rhode Island is $40,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Rhode Island earns 16.7% less than the national median of $48,000, or $36,134 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.