Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Somerset, NJ - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Somerset, NJ)

$45,000

vs National

-6.3%

National: $48,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$39,578

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$45,000

-6.3% 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 Somerset, NJ earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 6.3% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,578 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Somerset, NJ

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
QTech US Inc	$45,000	19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Somerset, NJ?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Somerset, NJ is $45,000 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Somerset, NJ a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Somerset, NJ earns 6.3% less than the national median of $48,000, or $39,578 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.