Research Assistant (Social Science) salary in Austin, TX
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$64,843
Middle 50%$59.5k–$74.4k
vs. national median−1%comparison median $65,530
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,348 |
| 25th | $59,500 |
| 50th (median) | $64,843 |
| 75th | $74,375 |
| 90th | $98,983 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Research Assistant (Social Science) salary of $64,843 is worth about $66,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Social Science Research Assistants in the Austin, TX area earned a median of $64,900 in May 2025 (450 employed). The H-1B median here is $64,843, 0% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | $69,992 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.