Social Science Research Assistants
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,080.00 | $56,400.00 | $69,720.00 |
| Virginia | $36,890.00 | $49,180.00 | $62,240.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $40,940.00 | $59,720.00 | $71,460.00 |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $35,790.00 | $46,370.00 | $58,700.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $37,850.00 | $48,100.00 | $54,260.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia | $41,960.00 | $57,060.00 | $65,360.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $39,630.00 | $49,040.00 | $61,360.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
