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The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Social Science Research Institute is seeking candidates for Part-Time Research Assistant positions. Responsibilities will include providing support to investigators on ...

Wayne State University

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Bachelor's Degree in any area of social science research (including political science, anthropology, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey ...

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How much do entry level social science research assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level social science research assistant in the United States is $49,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectEntry Level Social Science Research AssistantResearch Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree, often with experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, field sitesResearch projects, data management, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, government, non-profit sectorsResearch institutions, healthcare, policy organizations

Entry Level Social Science Research Assistants typically support data collection and analysis under supervision, while Research Coordinators oversee research projects, manage teams, and handle logistics. Both roles require strong research skills, but Research Coordinators usually have more responsibilities and experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Social Science Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,574 per year, or $23.8 per hour.
Social Science Research Assistant

Social Science Research Assistant

Bio-rad Laboratories, Inc.

Hercules, CA

$86K - $130K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 90 rated chemical manufacturers

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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking approval of a labor condition application for the period of October 01, 2026 to September 30, 2029 to permit employment of one H-1B worker in the classification of Social Science Research Assistants. The salary range for this job is $86,600.00 to $130,000.00 per year. The H-1B worker will be employed at the location(s) listed below. The labor condition application relating to this employee is available for public inspection at our administrative headquarters for immigration matters, located at 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. Complaints alleging misrepresentation of material facts in the labor condition application and/or failure to comply with the terms of the labor condition application may be filed with any office of the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor.

5731 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, California 94588 1085 Murrieta Blvd, Apt 307, Livermore, California 94550

LCA/H-1B Posting Notice 116.885.10

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