DOL Median (Utah)
$42,500
vs National
-11.5%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,182
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,500
-11.5% 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 Utah earns $42,500 in nominal terms, which is 11.5% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,182 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Utah
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| University of Utah | $43,096 | 14 |
| Utah State University | $40,800 | 2 |
| ARUP Laboratories | $38,917 | 1 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE | N/A | 1 |
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BROOKLYN, NE · $104,000Moffett Field, CA · $83,200Manassas, VA · $82,000Bowie, MA · $80,500ALBANY, CA · $79,040Top-Paying Roles in Utah
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Utah?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Utah is $42,500 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Utah earns 11.5% less than the national median of $48,000, or $41,182 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.