Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in the United States
$66,120
10th
$80,860
25th
$101,110
Median
$129,960
75th
$160,300
90th
National median
$101,110
2025 OEWS
Mean
$107,690
Hourly median
$48.61
Employment
37,100
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| VA | $140,670 | 3,380 |
| Washington, DC | $138,250 | 6,220 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $135,390 | 100 |
| MD | $131,810 | 2,600 |
| DC | $128,440 | 2,480 |
| New Haven, CT | $126,610 | 70 |
| Baltimore, MD | $124,590 | 1,070 |
| Dayton, OH | $120,220 | 680 |
| Olympia, WA | $119,520 | 70 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $119,430 | 350 |
| Augusta, GA | $115,920 | 290 |
| Trenton, NJ | $113,800 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $112,990 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $110,490 | 560 |
| Denver, CO | $109,640 | 300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $109,140 | 250 |
| Hartford, CT | $108,430 | 70 |
| Houston, TX | $108,350 | 290 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $107,950 | 290 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $107,910 | 440 |
| Omaha, NE | $107,410 | 90 |
| New York, NY | $107,170 | 2,700 |
| New Orleans, LA | $106,550 | 340 |
| Boston, MA | $105,670 | 760 |
| MA | $105,640 | 820 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.