Life, Physical, and Social Science

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

18/100
#379 of 825
$101,110
median pay, U.S.
37,100
employed (2024)
-1.7%
growth, 2024–34
3,200
openings per year
Bachelor's degree
typical entry education

Is social scientists and related workers, all other a good career?

It scores 18/100 and ranks #379 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($101,110 vs $61,390)

Possible tradeoffs

  • Employment is projected to decline (-1.7% through 2034)
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree

What social scientists and related workers, all other earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. social scientists and related workers, all other earn between $80,860 and $129,960 a year.

Best-paying states

Virginia statewide
$140,670
Maryland statewide
$131,810
$128,440
Massachusetts statewide
$105,640
Colorado statewide
$105,390
New York statewide
$104,770
Nebraska statewide
$104,420
Minnesota statewide
$103,330
Washington statewide
$102,920
Texas statewide
$101,800
$60k $140k $220k

Best-paying metros

01 Washington, DC $138,250
02 Harrisburg, PA $135,390
03 New Haven, CT $126,610
04 Baltimore, MD $124,590
05 Dayton, OH $120,220
06 Olympia, WA $119,520
07 Charlottesville, VA $119,430
08 Augusta, GA $115,920

Strongest employment concentration

01 New York 3,410
02 Virginia 3,380
03 California 2,970
04 Maryland 2,600
06 Texas 2,260

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How to become a social scientists and related workers, all other

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Work experience
None
On-the-job training
None

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Questions about becoming a social scientists and related workers, all other
How much do social scientists and related workers, all other make?

The national median wage is $101,110 a year, with the middle half earning between $80,860 and $129,960 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is social scientists and related workers, all other a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 18 of 100 and ranks #379 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -1.7% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a social scientists and related workers, all other?

The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree.

Where do social scientists and related workers, all other earn the most?

Among states, Virginia pays the highest median ($140,670). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34. How we score careers →