Social Science Research Assistants

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What Social science research assistants Do

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Excludes Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary.


Social science research assistant Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 40,400
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $49,720

Job Outlook for Social science research assistants

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 3,400
  • Growth rate: 8 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Social science research assistant

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: None

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