SOC 193022

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. Excludes "Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" (13-1161) and "Statisticians" (15-2041).

National Median

$63,380

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$63,380

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$118,730

Total Employed

7,720

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,950 - $46,110
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$46,110 - $85,370
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$85,370 - $118,730

Highest Paying Locations for Survey Researchers

Trenton-Princeton, NJ

$180,060

+184.1% vs national

New Jersey

$102,410

+61.6% vs national

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

$98,510

+55.4% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$96,710

+52.6% vs national

District of Columbia

$96,670

+52.5% vs national

Survey Researchers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$180,060	40
New Jersey	$102,410	110
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$98,510	240
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$96,710	530
District of Columbia	$96,670	140
Minnesota	$95,650	N/A
Illinois	$92,520	250
Maryland	$90,190	420
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$88,570	170
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$87,290	260
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$83,810	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$83,000	220
New York	$82,550	370
Oregon	$82,300	90
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$82,300	80
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$78,950	510
Ann Arbor, MI	$77,970	30
Iowa	$77,830	180
California	$77,180	1,090
North Carolina	$76,990	260
Ohio	$75,400	N/A
Colorado	$75,290	N/A
Wisconsin	$75,070	50
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$74,860	80
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$71,470	80
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$69,870	N/A
Connecticut	$66,220	130
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$65,670	50
Kansas City, MO-KS	$65,370	90
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$64,380	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$64,160	140
Washington	$64,160	160
Michigan	$63,040	90
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$62,910	40
Wyoming	$62,910	40
Alaska	$62,640	40
Omaha, NE-IA	$62,590	110
Nebraska	$61,960	230
Pennsylvania	$61,100	130
Kansas	$60,380	180
New Mexico	$58,950	120
Arizona	$58,460	N/A
Albuquerque, NM	$58,180	70
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$57,920	N/A
Tennessee	$55,950	160
Virginia	$54,550	130
Tucson, AZ	$54,360	40
Oklahoma City, OK	$51,900	N/A
Oklahoma	$51,900	50
Missouri	$51,680	210

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Survey Researchers?

The national median annual salary for Survey Researchers is $63,380, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Survey Researcherss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Survey Researcherss is Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median salary of $180,060.

How much can an experienced Survey Researchers make?

Top-earning Survey Researcherss (90th percentile) make $118,730 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.