Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other earn a median $101,110 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$101,110
$48.61 per hour
Range
$66,120 – $160,300
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
37,100
across the U.S.
▲0.8%
Pay trend: The median for social scientists and related workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $100,340 (May 2024) to $101,110 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.6%.
What social scientists and related workers, all other do
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.2% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,700
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of social scientists and related workers, all other is projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$79,961
per year · effective tax rate 20.9%
$6,663Monthly
$3,332Twice a month
$3,075Every 2 weeks
$38.44Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,414
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,269
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,466
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$79,961
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,120 | $31.79 | $55,307 |
| 25th percentile | $80,860 | $38.88 | $65,715 |
| Median (50th) | $101,110 | $48.61 | $79,961 |
| 75th percentile | $129,960 | $62.48 | $100,094 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,300 | $77.07 | $120,831 |
Best cities for social scientists and related workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $138,250 | $96,977 | $89,065 | 6,220 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $107,170 | $78,941 | $70,131 | 2,700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $138,250
- New York, NY — $107,170
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $140,670 | −2.5% | $100,140 | $82,660 – $218,040 | 3,380 |
| Maryland | $131,810 | +1.6% | $95,397 | $70,430 – $175,720 | 2,600 |
| District of Columbia | $128,440 | +5.0% | $91,106 | $83,890 – $170,980 | 2,480 |
| Massachusetts | $105,640 | +0.8% | $78,086 | $78,530 – $169,520 | 820 |
| Colorado | $105,390 | +4.3% | $79,043 | $66,010 – $152,730 | 790 |
| New York | $104,770 | +2.1% | $77,395 | $67,210 – $138,590 | 3,410 |
| Nebraska | $104,420 | — | $78,418 | $65,830 – $131,270 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $103,330 | +7.7% | $76,020 | $65,330 – $130,330 | 1,000 |
| Washington | $102,920 | −3.9% | $81,234 | $71,060 – $163,230 | 1,160 |
| Texas | $101,800 | +5.8% | $80,446 | $74,820 – $156,560 | 2,260 |
| New Jersey | $101,260 | +5.1% | $75,806 | $74,400 – $138,330 | 350 |
| Arizona | $99,320 | +2.0% | $76,427 | $69,240 – $132,430 | 600 |
| Illinois | $99,050 | +4.8% | $73,753 | $68,310 – $130,900 | 730 |
| Ohio | $98,630 | +2.9% | $76,286 | $60,800 – $146,760 | 1,520 |
| California | $97,900 | −3.2% | $71,555 | $66,370 – $147,410 | 2,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,640 | +4.1% | $74,522 | $68,430 – $154,960 | 620 |
| Oregon | $95,900 | −0.8% | $68,734 | $73,920 – $129,060 | 350 |
| Nevada | $95,620 | +7.7% | $76,099 | $66,850 – $134,580 | 180 |
| Alabama | $95,370 | −0.3% | $71,419 | $74,170 – $142,670 | 320 |
| West Virginia | $94,520 | +0.2% | $71,704 | $73,140 – $115,210 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $92,520 | −9.3% | $68,416 | $61,970 – $143,020 | 430 |
| Delaware | $92,330 | — | $69,031 | $67,540 – $225,300 | 100 |
| Iowa | $91,560 | +4.5% | $70,415 | $60,000 – $145,540 | 150 |
| Utah | $91,560 | +8.2% | $70,088 | $71,220 – $128,670 | 180 |
| Georgia | $91,210 | +2.0% | $68,885 | $73,920 – $130,270 | 1,510 |
| Louisiana | $91,170 | +13.3% | $70,619 | $64,190 – $133,770 | 560 |
| New Mexico | $91,170 | +1.5% | $69,832 | $73,920 – $146,580 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $89,960 | +9.8% | $69,360 | $41,200 – $161,460 | 110 |
| Indiana | $89,440 | +5.7% | $69,142 | $63,130 – $123,710 | — |
| Wisconsin | $88,830 | +5.7% | $67,994 | $65,170 – $115,210 | 260 |
| Idaho | $88,610 | +11.1% | $67,579 | $62,000 – $112,260 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $88,610 | +11.1% | $67,725 | $73,920 – $108,890 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $88,610 | +4.7% | $71,167 | $75,570 – $115,210 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $86,530 | +5.6% | $69,704 | $65,900 – $158,750 | 130 |
| South Dakota | $86,260 | +4.9% | $69,514 | $63,130 – $100,420 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $85,550 | −1.6% | $66,324 | $73,920 – $111,650 | 170 |
| Kansas | $85,160 | +3.6% | $64,788 | $66,250 – $132,080 | 310 |
| Michigan | $84,260 | +6.7% | $64,777 | $61,210 – $131,800 | 660 |
| South Carolina | $83,780 | −3.6% | $63,900 | $63,130 – $115,210 | 300 |
| Florida | $83,460 | −3.7% | $67,544 | $44,990 – $127,190 | 1,740 |
| Montana | $82,380 | +4.6% | $63,491 | $63,420 – $115,920 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $81,420 | −7.3% | $63,369 | $65,140 – $124,840 | 1,770 |
| Tennessee | $80,860 | — | $65,715 | $53,530 – $129,960 | 320 |
| Missouri | $80,850 | +1.0% | $62,845 | $53,850 – $112,070 | 330 |
| Vermont | $79,450 | +5.9% | $61,940 | $55,700 – $120,430 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $78,850 | +1.1% | $61,659 | $56,590 – $106,330 | 350 |
| Arkansas | $76,400 | −9.7% | $59,811 | $46,350 – $100,920 | 250 |
| North Dakota | $76,400 | +5.3% | $62,347 | $42,630 – $103,380 | 120 |
| Maine | $73,920 | −17.7% | $57,025 | $46,470 – $108,850 | 40 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographer | $102,040 | Bachelor's degree | -2.1% |
| Historian | $76,750 | Master's degree | +3.0% |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $70,770 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Political Scientist | $142,080 | Master's degree | -2.0% |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $100,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Sociologist | $106,030 | Master's degree | +3.8% |
| School Psychologist | $95,990 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $89,320 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Economist | $124,720 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientists and related workers, all other make?
The national median salary for social scientists and related workers, all other is $101,110 a year ($48.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,120 and the top 10% earn over $160,300. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays social scientists and related workers, all other the most?
Virginia has the highest median pay at $140,670. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many social scientists and related workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 37,100 people work as social scientists and related workers, all other nationwide.