The salary statistics of social science research assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare social science research assistant salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for social science research assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) social science research assistants is $64,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid social science research assistants is $27,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of social science research assistants in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $43,350 | 2.24% | 25.37% |
| 2017 | $42,380 | -17.70% | - |
| 2016 | $49,880 | 7.92% | - |
| 2015 | $45,930 | 4.40% | - |
| 2014 | $43,910 | 12.66% | - |
| 2013 | $38,350 | 15.65% | - |
| 2012 | $32,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of social science research assistants in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed social science research assistant salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].