Social Science Research Assistants salary
in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
- Middle 50%
- $54,760–$64,220
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 25
Social Science Research Assistants in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro earn a median of $64,220 a year, based on BLS estimates for 370 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $61,990 and 7% above the MI statewide median of $60,210. It ranks #13 of 25 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Lansing
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $60,630 | 5 |
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Questions
What is the average Social Science Research Assistants salary in Lansing?
The BLS median is $64,220 a year (May 2025). Half of the 370 jobs pay between $54,760 and $64,220. The 10th percentile is $54,760 and the 90th is $64,220.
Is Lansing a high-paying metro for Social Science Research Assistants?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $61,990 and 7% above the MI statewide median of $60,210. It ranks #13 of 25 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Social Science Research Assistants make an hour in Lansing?
About $30.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $64,220 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.33–$30.88 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Social Science Research Assistants the most in Lansing?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Michigan State University ($60,630). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.