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How much do social science technician jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for social science technician in the United States is $48,391.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Social Science Technician vs Social Research Assistant?

AspectSocial Science TechnicianSocial Research Assistant
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or relevant certificationBachelor's degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, labs, or office settingsOffice, research centers, or field sites
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, research firms, universitiesAcademic institutions, government, NGOs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Social Science Technicians and Social Research Assistants often work together in research projects, but technicians typically focus on data collection and fieldwork, while research assistants may handle data analysis and literature reviews. Both roles require related credentials and are employed in similar environments, making them common points of comparison for job seekers in social sciences.

Do social science technicians make good money?

Social science technicians typically earn a median annual salary that is around the national average for technical support roles, with salaries varying based on experience, education, and location. They often work in research settings, government agencies, or educational institutions, and additional skills in data analysis and research methods can influence earning potential.

What are the careers in social science?

Careers in social science include roles such as social science technician, researcher, policy analyst, and data analyst. These positions often require skills in data collection, analysis, and understanding human behavior, and may involve working in government agencies, research institutions, or non-profit organizations.

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Biological Science Technician (Seasonal)

Awendaw, SC • On-site

US Department of the Interior
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$19.52/hr

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of The Interior rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Seasonal) GS-0404-05 working in Awendaw, South Carolina, for the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1039 hours position.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-04 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: assisting with wildlife population or habitat surveys, capturing, handling, and tagging a variety of wildlife; assisting with native and invasive plant surveys and invasive species treatments, Capturing fish for fish sampling; collecting water quality data; data collection and recording. OR
  2. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled. OR
  3. A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement

Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education:

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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