U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Social Science Aid and Technician

Job-title file

Social Science Aid and Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

1,497 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $66,670, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 1,497
Total payroll: $96.3M
Role median: $66,670
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$85,560+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,497 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Social Science Aid and Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Science Research Assistants — about 30,640 people — is $61,990. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $66,657 for this role, 8% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,090

$48,620

$61,990

$77,760

$102,070

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $66,657

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Science Research Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,490 of 1,497 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $66,670, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Social Science Aid and Technician is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $66,670 ranks #4 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$95,230 · 1

Department of Labor

$76,101 · 2

Court Services and Offendr Supervsn Agy

$68,039 · 40

Social Security Administration

$65,425 · 2

Department of Interior

$50,659 · 56

Department of Agriculture

$49,025 · 88

Department of Health and Human Services

$44,093 · 33

Median total compensation for the Social Science Aid and Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Justin Cameron

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Cameron works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bozeman, Montana. Justin earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Christopher Elmore

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fargo
Work county: Cass
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 381020017
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Elmore works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fargo, North Dakota. Christopher earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jason Gallaher

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fargo
Work county: Cass
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 381020017
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Gallaher works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fargo, North Dakota. Jason earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Charles Goodman

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fort Harrison
Work county: Lewis and Clark
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300445049
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Goodman works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Harrison, Montana. Charles earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Charles Harkins

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Erie
Work county: Erie
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422640049
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Harkins is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Erie, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Dylan Kuester

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Wausau
Work county: Marathon
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 555110073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Dylan Kuester serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Katrina Polk

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katrina Polk holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Adam Ringgenberg

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Sioux Falls
Work county: Minnehaha
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462450099
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Ringgenberg works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Adam earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Cameron Rochon

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Rapides
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 220040079
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cameron Rochon is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Alexandria, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Antwon Speller

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fort Harrison
Work county: Lewis and Clark
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300445049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Antwon Speller serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Fort Harrison, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Amanda Clark

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Clark is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Alvin Cork

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alvin Cork is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Little Rock, Arkansas. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Donald Bredenberg

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Little Rock
Work county: Pulaski
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donald Bredenberg holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Ryan Rector

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fort Harrison
Work county: Lewis and Clark
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300445049
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Rector holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Harrison, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

James Daigle

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$39,095

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $39,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,095
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,095
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,571
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Daigle works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. James earned $39,095 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Samuel Campbell

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$38,793

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $38,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,793
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Memphis
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,793
Basic Pay (before locality): $27,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471620157
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Samuel Campbell serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Memphis, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,793. They are classified at grade 02.

Anne Hatfield

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$38,793

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $38,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,793
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Memphis
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,793
Basic Pay (before locality): $27,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471620157
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Hatfield holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,793. Their pay grade is 02.