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SOC 19-4061·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Social Science Research Assistants
Median wage
$61,745
10-yr outlook
+11.7%by 2032
Openings / year
447
Workers in NY
2,990
How pay grows with experience
Social Science Research Assistants — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $39,695 |
| Median (typical) | $61,745 |
| Experienced | $79,179 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Social Science Research Assistants — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $64,378 |
| Hudson Valley | $64,226 |
| Long Island | $63,862 |
| Finger Lakes | $62,259 |
| Southern Tier | $52,081 |
| Capital Region | $49,395 |
| Central New York | $38,523 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Social Science Research Assistants. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$2,236) · +14.4% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,199 median (+$2,454) · +15.6% by 2032
- Conservation Scientists$67,333 median (+$5,588) · +20.0% by 2032
- Forensic Science Technicians$80,293 median (+$18,549) · +21.5% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$82,419 median (+$20,674) · +13.7% by 2032
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,419 median (+$20,674) · +16.3% by 2032
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