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Social Science Research Assistants Salary in KY

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Social Science Research Assistants in KY have a median annual salary of $66,390, with 1,190 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $45,050 at the 10th percentile to $106,590 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$66,390

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$31.92

Employment

1,190

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$45,050
10th
$51,750
25th
$66,390
Median
$82,500
75th
$106,590
90th

Local compared with national

KY

$66,390

Median annual · 2025

United States

$61,990

Median annual · 2025

The KY median is 7.1% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $4,400).

Top skills

  1. 1.Reading ComprehensionImportance 4.0
  2. 2.Active ListeningImportance 3.8
  3. 3.WritingImportance 3.8
  4. 4.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.8
  5. 5.SpeakingImportance 3.4
  6. 6.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.4
  7. 7.ScienceImportance 3.3
  8. 8.MathematicsImportance 3.1
  9. 9.Active LearningImportance 3.1
  10. 10.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.1
  11. 11.Learning StrategiesImportance 3.0
  12. 12.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.0

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Job zone
4

Technology used

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Appletree
  • C++
  • Database software
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Graphics software
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Common tasks

  • Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  • Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  • Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  • Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
  • Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  • Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  • Conduct internet-based and library research.
  • Present research findings to groups of people.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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