Survey Researchers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$63,380
↑ 57.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Survey Researchers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Survey Researchers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.9% since 2011 ($40,150 → $63,380)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $63,380
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,380 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $60,960 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $60,410 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $59,740 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $59,870 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $59,170 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $57,700 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | $54,270 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | $54,470 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $53,920 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | $49,760 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | $47,720 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | $45,050 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | $40,150 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.