Social Science Research Assistants pay in North Carolina
$65,260avg. a year
$31.38 an hour · 2,930 employed
Social Science Research Assistants in North Carolina earn an average of $65,260 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,140. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $67,850.
$63,710Median pay
$31.38Average hourly
+31%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for social science research assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1100 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$67,850
$32.62 an hour
2540 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$63,380
$30.47 an hour
3180 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$62,310
$29.96 an hour
4150 jobs
Greenville, NC
$57,890
$27.83 an hour
560 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$56,620
$27.22 an hour
630 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$51,330
$24.68 an hour
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Social Science Research Assistants pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina social science research assistants work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,140 | $31.80 |
| North Carolina | $65,260 | $31.38 |
| Georgia | $78,740 | $37.85 |
| South Carolina | $73,790 | $35.48 |
| Virginia | $59,810 | $28.75 |
| Tennessee | $47,860 | $23.01 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,360
- Biological Technicians$60,370
- Chemical Technicians$61,120
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112,360
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,580
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$51,660
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do social science research assistants make in North Carolina?
The average is $65,260 a year, and the median is $63,710. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,140.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$31.38 an hour on average; the median is $30.63.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($67,850), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($63,380). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Wilmington, NC ($51,330).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #15 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.