Social Science Research Assistants

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 19-4061.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$40k10th$68kMedian$134k90th

New workers start near $39,980; experienced workers reach $133,810. About 90 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +22.4%; Alamo region, 98 to 120 jobs · U.S. +4%
Openings a year: 15; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 5,200
Employed in 2024: 98; in the Alamo region · U.S. 40,600

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension4.8
Active Listening4.1
Writing3.9
Critical Thinking3.9
Speaking3.8
Complex Problem Solving3.1
Science3.4
Mathematics3.9

What the work is

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Some college9%
Bachelor's degree54%
Master's degree37%

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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