Occupation ยท SOC 19-3099
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of social scientists and related workers, all other can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 36,970 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $100,340 ($48.24 an hour).
US employment
36,970
Median annual wage
$100,340
Mean annual wage
$106,440
Median hourly wage
$48.24
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Virginia$144,320
- Maryland$129,750
- District of Columbia$122,320
- Washington$107,100
- Massachusetts$104,770
Top 5 after cost of living
- Virginia$142,740
- Maryland$123,620
- District of Columbia$111,300
- Alabama$107,670
- West Virginia$105,380
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | $1,670 (+1.7%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $850 (+0.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Chief Executives | $206,420 | $106,080 (+105.7%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $36,210 (+36.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Virginia4,390
- 2. New York3,090
- 3. District of Columbia2,700
- 4. California2,650
- 5. Maryland2,520
- 6. Texas2,480
- 7. North Carolina1,660
- 8. Florida1,560
- 9. Ohio1,560
- 10. Georgia1,330
States that pay the most
- 1. Virginia$144,320
- 2. Maryland$129,750
- 3. District of Columbia$122,320
- 4. Washington$107,100
- 5. Massachusetts$104,770
- 6. New York$102,570
- 7. Connecticut$102,150
- 8. Hawaii$102,000
- 9. California$101,110
- 10. Colorado$101,000
Median annual wage. Based on 50 states and territories with published figures.
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