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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Richard Mcewen

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$35,601

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,601
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $25,310
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Mcewen is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $35,601. They are classified at grade 02.

Timothy Jackson

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Jackson is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $35,499. They are classified at grade 03.

Jeffrey Little

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Little works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jeffrey earned $35,499 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Vanessa Rosales

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$35,178

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,178
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Hines
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Vanessa Rosales serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Hines, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,178. They are classified at grade 03.

Jennifer Gaucin

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$35,178

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $35,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,178
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Hines
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jennifer Gaucin serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Hines, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,178. They are classified at grade 03.

Samia Parker

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: East Orange
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samia Parker works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. Samia earned $34,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Frais Husbands

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: East Orange
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frais Husbands works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. Frais earned $34,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Maryann Sherman-Mayson

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: East Orange
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Maryann Sherman-Mayson serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in East Orange, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,803. They are classified at grade 02.

Caylie Royall

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caylie Royall works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. Caylie earned $34,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Danrev Alcantara

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danrev Alcantara works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. Danrev earned $34,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Lakisha Alston

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: East Orange
Work county: Essex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lakisha Alston holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,803. Their pay grade is 02.

Benjamin Bryant

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Bryant is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $34,803. They are classified at grade 02.

David Carnes

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Carnes is a Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $34,803. They are classified at grade 02.

Shea Fisher

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Shea Fisher serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Amarillo, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,803. They are classified at grade 02.

Roy Keadle

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$34,803

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $34,803
Basic Pay (before locality): $24,722
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roy Keadle works as a Social Science Aid and Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Amarillo, Texas. Roy earned $34,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Carlos Correa

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlos Correa holds the role of Social Science Aid and Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Pearson

Social Science Aid and Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kernersville
Work county: Forsyth
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 372430067
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0102
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Gregory Pearson serves as a Social Science Aid and Technician based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 09.