Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
SOC 19-3099 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other is $95,890, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $102,210, and an estimated 35,210 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +9.9% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -6.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will shrink 1.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,890 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | $92,560 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | $94,940 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | $102,732 | 34,570 |
Nominal change
+9.9%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-6.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-1.7%
Declining
Employment 2024
40,800
Projected 2034
40,100
Annual Openings
3,200
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $95,890. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $141,410 | +47.5% | 4,680 |
| Maryland | $123,200 | +28.5% | 2,170 |
| District of Columbia | $116,170 | +21.1% | 2,600 |
| Massachusetts | $104,920 | +9.4% | 360 |
| Oregon | $103,670 | +8.1% | 390 |
| Connecticut | $99,280 | +3.5% | 160 |
| California | $96,160 | +0.3% | 3,060 |
| Washington | $95,180 | -0.7% | 750 |
| New Jersey | $92,370 | -3.7% | 370 |
| Arizona | $92,080 | -4% | 670 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$59,010
25th Pct
$75,400
Median
$95,890
75th Pct
$123,200
90th Pct
$158,160
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Testing Service | NJ | 4 | $112,863 |
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TX | 3 | $50,500 |
| Cambridge Systematics, Inc. | TX | 2 | $75,000 |
| University of Michigan | MI | 2 | $68,000 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | CA | 2 | $85,800 |
| Steer Davies & Gleave, Inc. | NY | 2 | $104,750 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County | MD | 2 | $104,879 |
| University of Minnesota | MN | 1 | $60,000 |
| Capacity to Impact, Inc. | CA | 1 | $81,080 |
| California Department of Transportation | CA | 1 | $71,790 |
| Arup US, Inc. | CA | 1 | $140,150 |
| WSP USA Inc. | CA | 1 | $89,274 |
| BURO HAPPOLD CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. | NY | 1 | $115,981 |
| Tarleton State University | TX | 1 | $60,000 |
| The Ohio State University | OH | 1 | $56,000 |
| Kittelson & Associates, Inc. | CA | 1 | $105,000 |
| Kittelson & Associates, Inc. | OR | 1 | $83,998 |
| WSP USA Inc. | FL | 1 | $73,507 |
| WSP USA Inc. | MA | 1 | $119,018 |
| Healthcare Research Worldwide inc | NY | 1 | $73,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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