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How much do entry level social science analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level social science analyst in the United States is $38.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $48.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Social Science Analyst vs Research Assistant?

AspectEntry Level Social Science AnalystResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences or related fieldBachelor's degree often required; some roles may prefer related coursework
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, research firms, NGOsUniversities, research institutions, labs
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in policy analysis, social research, data interpretationSupports research projects, data collection, literature review

Both roles typically require a bachelor's degree and involve research and data analysis. An Entry Level Social Science Analyst often works in policy or social research settings, focusing on analyzing social issues, while a Research Assistant supports specific research projects, assisting with data collection and literature review. The analyst role tends to have more responsibility for interpreting data and producing reports, whereas the assistant role is more supportive and task-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Social Science Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,350 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Evaluation and Inspections.
Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement, as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package. A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted.
Basic Requirements:
  • Applicants must have completed a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a behavioral or social science; or related discipline appropriate to this position (must submit copy of unofficial transcripts) OR;
  • Must have 4 years of appropriate experience that demonstrates you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR;
  • Must have a combination of the education and experience described above (must submit a copy of unofficial transcripts)
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) overseeing the planning, designing, and executing of high-quality and high-impact evaluations of Federal HHS programs; 2.) experience developing and/or overseeing procedures, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with the Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation issued in 2020 by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE); and 3.) leading initiatives to advance the excellence and impact of an evaluation organization.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.Education:Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER