Occupation Profile for Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social research. May perform publication activities, laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. Normally these individuals work under the direct supervision of a social scientist and assist in those activities which are more routine.
Overview
| $33,860.00 | Median Annual Wage | 1,000 | Average Job Openings Per Year |
| 3.5 | Average Unemployment Percentage | 19.4 | Percentage That Completed High School |
| 18,000 | Employment Numbers in 2006 | 34.9 | Percentage That Had Some College |
| 20,000 | Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.) | 45.7 | Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree |
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Sources: Career Guide to Industries (CGI), Occupational Information Network (O*Net), Occupation Outlook Handbook (OOH)