Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for social scientists and related workers, all other in the U.S. is $101,110 ($48.61 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $101,110
- Mean annual wage
- $107,690
- Median hourly wage
- $48.61
- Employment
- 37,100
37,100 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,120 | $31.79 |
| 25th percentile | $80,860 | $38.87 |
| Median (50th) | $101,110 | $48.61 |
| 75th percentile | $129,960 | $62.48 |
| 90th percentile | $160,300 | $77.07 |
Highest-paying states for social scientists and related workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $140,670 | 3,380 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | 2,600 |
| District of Columbia | $128,440 | 2,480 |
| Massachusetts | $105,640 | 820 |
| Colorado | $105,390 | 790 |
| New York | $104,770 | 3,410 |
| Nebraska | $104,420 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $103,330 | 1,000 |
| Washington | $102,920 | 1,160 |
| Texas | $101,800 | 2,260 |
Lowest-paying states
- Maine: $73,920 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $76,400 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $76,400 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $78,850 median annual wage
- Vermont: $79,450 median annual wage
About this occupation
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 4.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.1% |
| Master's degree | 39.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 19.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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