Social Science Research Assistants in District of Columbia
Local pay for social science research assistants in District of Columbia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-4061
$65,330
median pay, District of Columbia
1,560
employed in District of Columbia
+5.4%
vs U.S. median
+4.4%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What social science research assistants earn in District of Columbia
District of Columbia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of social science research assistants in District of Columbia earn between $56,830 and $81,420 a year; the U.S. median is $61,990.
$50,810
P10
$56,830
P25
$65,330
MEDIAN
$81,420
P75
$112,030
P90
Pay by metro in District of Columbia
$65,330
$40k $80k $120k