Details Report for:
19-4061.00 - Social Science Research Assistants
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Clinical Research Assistant, Graduate Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Research Aide, Research Assistant, Research Associate, Research Specialist, Research Technician, Social Research Assistant, Survey Analyst
Also see: City and Regional Planning Aides
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics
; SAS
; StataCorp Stata; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access
; Microsoft SQL Server
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
- Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
; Graphics software
- Information retrieval or search software — Online library databases
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software
- Object or component oriented development software — R
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video creation and editing software — Video development software
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Record research or operational data.
- Plan social sciences research.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
- Manage scientific or technical project resources.
- Collect archival data.
- Develop methods of social or economic research.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Collect biological specimens.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
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Bachelor's degree |
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Master's degree |
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Some college, no degree |
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts ![]() |
13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
13-1161.00 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ![]() |
15-2041.00 | Statisticians ![]() |
25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-4021.00 | Librarians |
43-9111.00 | Statistical Assistants ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2018) | $22.42 hourly, $46,640 annual |
State wages | ![]() |
Employment (2018) | 40,000 employees |
Projected growth (2018-2028) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2018-2028) | 5,300 |
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Top industries (2018) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (42% employed in this sector)
Educational Services (37%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data
and 2018-2028 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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