DOL Median (Washington)
$46,008
vs National
-4.2%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,008
-4.2% 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 Washington earns $46,008 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,147 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $70,000 | 1 |
| Oxfam-America, Inc. | $69,000 | 5 |
| University of Washington | $61,008 | 1 |
| The SPHERE Institute | $55,000 | 142 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | $52,075 | 3 |
| RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | $51,000 | 1 |
| PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL | $47,016 | 2 |
| CHOICE REGIONAL HEALTH NETWORK | $45,000 | 2 |
| CODE UNLIMITED LLC | $44,990 | 2 |
| Nickerson & Associates, LLC | $42,500 | 1 |
| SEIU HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST TRAINING PARTNERSHIP | $39,850 | 2 |
| CREA AFFILIATES LLC | $39,600 | 1 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Washington?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Washington is $46,008 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Washington earns 4.2% less than the national median of $48,000, or $40,147 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.