Survey Researchers Salary
The median survey researchers salary in the United States is $69,460 per year ($33.40/hour). Salaries range from $39,260 at the entry level to $130,860+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,290 survey researchers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$69,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.40
per hour
Employment
8,290
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,260
25th percentile
$51,270
Median
$69,460
75th percentile
$99,760
90th percentile
$130,860
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Survey Researchers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$47K$104K■ No data
Top Paying States
Minnesota
$104K
+50%
District of Columbia
$102K
+47%
Michigan
$102K
+46%
North Carolina
$97K
+39%
New Jersey
$96K
+38%
Wisconsin
$93K
+33%
Colorado
$90K
+29%
Connecticut
$88K
+27%
New York
$87K
+25%
Wyoming
$84K
+21%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $104,220 | +50.0% |
| District of Columbia | $102,390 | +47.4% |
| Michigan | $101,550 | +46.2% |
| North Carolina | $96,560 | +39.0% |
| New Jersey | $95,580 | +37.6% |
| Wisconsin | $92,660 | +33.4% |
| Colorado | $89,870 | +29.4% |
| Connecticut | $88,320 | +27.2% |
| New York | $86,890 | +25.1% |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | +21.5% |
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Survey Researchers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,540 | +59.1% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $109,350 | +57.4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $103,140 | +48.5% |
| New Haven, CT | $98,570 | +41.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $97,780 | +40.8% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $92,160 | +32.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,620 | +26.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $87,570 | +26.1% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $86,890 | +25.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,520 | +20.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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