Social Scientists and Related Workers
Occupation
$92,900
National Median Salary
$44.66
Median Hourly Wage
279,960
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+30.8%
10 Year Change
$71,030
2014 Median
$92,900
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.
Top Paying Industries for Social Scientists and Related Workers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $222,980 | 50 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $213,210 | 50 |
| Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $200,750 | 650 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $200,660 | 280 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $169,170 | 300 |
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Oil and Gas Extraction
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Legal Services
Other Schools and Instruction
Software Publishers
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
