Social Science Research Assistants pay in Georgia
Social Science Research Assistants in Georgia earn an average of $78,740 a year. That is $12,600 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $66,140. The best-paying metro area is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $90,820.
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Where Georgia social science research assistants work
Average pay by state
Georgia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,140 | $31.80 |
| Georgia | $78,740 | $37.85 |
| South Carolina | $73,790 | $35.48 |
| North Carolina | $65,260 | $31.38 |
| Florida | $54,530 | $26.21 |
| Alabama | $52,590 | $25.29 |
| Tennessee | $47,860 | $23.01 |
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- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$84,370
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- Chemical Technicians$62,130
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Average pay, Georgia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do social science research assistants make in Georgia?
The average is $78,740 a year, and the median is $66,620. That is $12,600 (19%) more than the U.S. average of $66,140.
What is the hourly wage in Georgia?
$37.85 an hour on average; the median is $32.03.
Where in Georgia do they earn the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA ($90,820), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($65,710). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Athens-Clarke County, GA ($58,140).
How does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks #1 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.