Survey Researchers

Occupation

$63,380
National Median Salary
$30.47
Median Hourly Wage
7,720
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$36,950
$46,110
$63,380
$85,370
$118,730

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+27.4%
10 Year Change
$49,760
2014 Median
$63,380
2024 Median
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Top Paying Industries for Survey Researchers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Educational Support Services $96,520 50
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $86,630 —
Scientific Research and Development Services $79,600 1,080
Engineering Services $76,260 180
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $75,350 130

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Top Paying States for Survey Researchers

State Annual Median Employment
New Jersey $102,410 110
District of Columbia $96,670 140
Minnesota $95,650 —
Illinois $92,520 250
Maryland $90,190 420

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Educational Support Services Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities Scientific Research and Development Services Engineering Services Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Temporary Help Services Hospitals General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services