Social Scientists and Related Workers

Occupation

$92,900
National Median Salary
$44.66
Median Hourly Wage
279,960
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$53,840
$70,310
$92,900
$124,860
$157,950

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+30.8%
10 Year Change
$71,030
2014 Median
$92,900
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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