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Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Los Angeles, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Social Science Research Assistants in Los Angeles, CA have a median annual salary of $59,240, with 2,290 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $38,060 at the 10th percentile to $97,730 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

$59,240

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$28.48

Employment

2,290

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$38,060
10th
$38,070
25th
$59,240
Median
$77,760
75th
$97,730
90th

Local compared with national

Los Angeles, CA

$59,240

Median annual · 2025

United States

$61,990

Median annual · 2025

The Los Angeles, CA median is 4.4% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $2,750).

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.

Social Science Research Assistants salary in other locations

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