Social Science Research Assistants

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Job Description


	Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Social Science Research Assistants
Scientific Research and Development Services	14,020
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	11,240
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	2,380
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	1,190
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1,190
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	780
Social Advocacy Organizations	750
Grantmaking and Giving Services	590
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	340
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	320

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Social Science Research Assistants
Average Annual Salary	$50,420
Average Hourly Wage	$24.24
Total Employment	34,550