Also known as: Behavioral Scientist, Computational Linguist, Demographer, Developmental Psychologist
-0.2%
US average: +3.5%
2,700
per year (US)
41,500
in 2025 → 41,400 (2035)
Bachelor's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
The outlook for Social Scientists and related workers is stable through 2035, with about 2,700 job openings expected each year. The median annual wage is about $101,110. You can advance from roles like a research assistant to become a policy analyst or research coordinator, specializing in areas you find interesting.
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$101,110
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Social Sciences, General
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Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
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Disability Studies
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