Survey Researchers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for survey researchers is $33.40 an hour ($69,460 a year). About 8,290 people work in this job there.
Pay range for survey researchers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.87 | $39,260 |
| 25% of workers | $24.65 | $51,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.40 | $69,460 |
| 75% of workers | $47.96 | $99,760 |
| 90% of workers | $62.91 | $130,860 |
Best-paying states for survey researchers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $104,220 | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $102,390 | 150 |
| Michigan | $101,550 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $96,560 | 350 |
| New Jersey | $95,580 | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $92,660 | 60 |
| Colorado | $89,870 | 110 |
| Connecticut | $88,320 | 110 |
| New York | $86,890 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | 40 |
Pay by state
- California · $83,520
- Texas · $47,330
Education, experience and outlook for survey researchers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.8% over ten years, declining · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,580 |
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| Urban and Regional Planners | $89,320 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,110 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $110,840 |
| Economists | $124,720 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $70,770 |
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