Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Occupation

$100,340
National Median Salary
$48.24
Median Hourly Wage
36,970
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$62,570
$79,210
$100,340
$127,880
$160,810

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+32.7%
10 Year Change
$75,630
2014 Median
$100,340
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

Industry Annual Median Employment
Management of Companies and Enterprises $171,320 1,610
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $130,960 —
Educational Support Services $114,250 160
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $114,240 250
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $111,440 650

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Top Paying States for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State Annual Median Employment
Virginia $144,320 4,390
Maryland $129,750 2,520
District of Columbia $122,320 2,700
Washington $107,100 1,070
Massachusetts $104,770 430

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Management of Companies and Enterprises Computer Systems Design and Related Services Educational Support Services Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Social Advocacy Organizations