Social Behavioral Scientist

What We Do

A Social Behavioral Scientist researches the field of behavior within a social setting or community and analyses the data to find ways to improve society through information gained during study.

Work Environment

Many Social Behavioral Scientists work within the education field or the healthcare industry.

How to Become

A master's or doctorate degree in philosophy, psychology, sociology, or anthropology is necessary to qualify for this position. In order to teach or do research at a university, a Ph.D. is the lowest level of education permitted.

Job Outlook

The growth rate for this position between the years 2010 and 2020 is predicted to be much faster than average.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Social Behavioral Scientist was $ 101,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide are 73% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

No certification is required in this field, although training may be necessary.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Social Behavioral Scientist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Social Behavioral Scientist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Social Behavioral Scientist:
Below are the salaries for Social Behavioral Scientist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 101,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 77,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 102,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 102,000.00
Alaska - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 76,000.00
Arizona - $ 84,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 84,000.00
Arkansas - $ 101,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 101,000.00
California - $ 108,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 108,000.00
Colorado - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 89,000.00
Connecticut - $ 116,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 116,000.00
DC - $ 126,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 126,000.00
Delaware - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 89,000.00
Florida - $ 94,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 94,000.00
Georgia - $ 115,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 115,000.00
Hawaii - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 63,000.00
Idaho - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 68,000.00
Illinois - $ 114,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 114,000.00
Indiana - $ 97,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 97,000.00
Iowa - $ 99,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 99,000.00
Kansas - $ 92,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 92,000.00
Kentucky - $ 86,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 86,000.00
Louisiana - $ 88,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 88,000.00
Maine - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 89,000.00
Maryland - $ 104,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 104,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 121,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 121,000.00
Michigan - $ 102,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 102,000.00
Minnesota - $ 88,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 88,000.00
Mississippi - $ 105,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 105,000.00
Missouri - $ 99,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 99,000.00
Montana - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 90,000.00
Nebraska - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 74,000.00
Nevada - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 78,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 100,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 100,000.00
New Jersey - $ 109,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 109,000.00
New Mexico - $ 89,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 89,000.00
New York - $ 122,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 122,000.00
North Carolina - $ 96,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 96,000.00
North Dakota - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 90,000.00
Ohio - $ 97,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 97,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 93,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 93,000.00
Oregon - $ 96,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 96,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 97,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 97,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 92,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 92,000.00
South Carolina - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 98,000.00
South Dakota - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 76,000.00
Tennessee - $ 93,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 93,000.00
Texas - $ 98,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 98,000.00
Utah - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 79,000.00
Vermont - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 90,000.00
Virginia - $ 101,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 101,000.00
Washington - $ 103,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 103,000.00
West Virginia - $ 95,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 95,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 90,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 90,000.00
Wyoming - $ 84,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Social Behavioral Scientist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Social Behavioral Scientist $ 84,000.00

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