Social Science Research Assistants pay in New York
$66,500avg. a year
$31.97 an hour · 3,040 employed
Social Science Research Assistants in New York earn an average of $66,500 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,140. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $71,420.
$61,210Median pay
$31.97Average hourly
+32%Avg. pay since 2020
#12Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for social science research assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
12,610 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$71,420
$34.34 an hour
2240 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$49,940
$24.01 an hour
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York social science research assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,140 | $31.80 |
| New York | $66,500 | $31.97 |
| New Jersey | $69,260 | $33.30 |
| Massachusetts | $63,310 | $30.44 |
| Connecticut | $62,260 | $29.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,080 | $28.88 |
| Vermont | $54,280 | $26.09 |
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- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67,340
- Biological Technicians$60,960
- Chemical Technicians$62,830
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- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$109,260
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$59,980
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do social science research assistants make in New York?
The average is $66,500 a year, and the median is $61,210. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,140.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$31.97 an hour on average; the median is $29.43.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($71,420), followed by Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($49,940). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($49,940).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #12 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-4061. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national social science research assistants page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.