Research Assistant (Social Science) salary in Dallas, TX
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fort Worth, Denton, Carrollton.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,206 |
| 25th | $48,422 |
| 50th (median) | $54,504 |
| 75th | $64,518 |
| 90th | $71,515 |
Cost of living
Dallas's median Research Assistant (Social Science) salary of $54,504 is worth about $52,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Dallas = 103.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Social Science Research Assistants in the Dallas, TX area earned a median of $66,200 in May 2025 (250 employed). The H-1B median here is $54,504, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | too few | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.