Science
Social scientists and related workers, all other
All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.
Median pay
$101,110
Growth to 2035
0%
little or no change
Openings a year
2,700
Time to qualify*
Minimal
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$101,11010% earn under $66,120 · middle half $80,860–$129,960 · top 10% over $160,300
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
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What the work is like
Social scientists and related workers, all other
Dealing with the public
RarelyConstantly
Time pressure
RarelyConstantly
Freedom to make decisions
LittleA lot
Core tasks
Outlook and AI
Social scientists and related workers, all other held 41,500 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 41,400 by 2035 (0%, little or no change; all jobs: +3.5%).