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Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

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Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

National Avg Annual Salary

$106,440

National Avg Hourly Wage

$51.17

National Total Employment

36,970

Top Metro Avg Salary

$161,060

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Highest Paying State

Virginia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $146,370.

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Largest State Market

Virginia has one of the largest employment markets with 4,390 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Kennewick-Richland, WA shows an average annual salary of $161,060.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 7,050 jobs.

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Top States for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Virginia VA $146,370 4,390 Open
Maryland MD $123,480 2,520 Open
District of Columbia DC $120,850 2,700 Open
Washington WA $118,860 1,070 Open
Massachusetts MA $112,550 430 Open
Connecticut CT $108,880 120 Open
California CA $105,150 2,650 Open
Alabama AL $103,540 320 Open
Colorado CO $102,770 790 Open
New York NY $102,750 3,090 Open

Top Metro Areas for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

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