Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Richmond, VA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Richmond, VA)

$43,840

vs National

-8.7%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$43,535

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$43,840

-8.7% 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 Richmond, VA earns $43,840 in nominal terms, which is 8.7% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,535 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Richmond, VA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Virginia Commonwealth University	$47,476	11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Richmond, VA?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Richmond, VA is $43,840 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Richmond, VA earns 8.7% less than the national median of $48,000, or $43,535 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.