Survey Researchers Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Survey Researchers positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$63,380
National average
Salary Range
$36,950 – $118,730
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Survey Researchers Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $180,060 | $79,870 | $213,680 |
| New Jersey | $102,410 | $79,870 | $205,260 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,510 | $39,300 | $166,340 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $96,710 | $65,790 | $159,700 |
| District of Columbia | $96,670 | $77,180 | $204,900 |
| Minnesota | $95,650 | $50,760 | $118,730 |
| Illinois | $92,520 | $39,300 | $166,130 |
| Maryland | $90,190 | $53,680 | $128,380 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $88,570 | $65,260 | $120,560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87,290 | $54,760 | $214,570 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,810 | $55,540 | $118,730 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,000 | $42,810 | $128,120 |
| New York | $82,550 | $42,810 | $124,100 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $82,300 | $54,400 | $101,640 |
| Oregon | $82,300 | $61,020 | $101,640 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,950 | $47,920 | $103,540 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $77,970 | $45,380 | $97,560 |
| Iowa | $77,830 | $44,080 | $85,180 |
| California | $77,180 | $44,700 | $129,120 |
| North Carolina | $76,990 | $51,080 | $142,830 |
| Ohio | $75,400 | $39,030 | $96,660 |
| Colorado | $75,290 | $53,090 | $104,110 |
| Wisconsin | $75,070 | $47,890 | $155,270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $74,860 | $35,150 | $97,410 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $71,470 | $34,780 | $146,700 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $69,870 | $51,210 | $96,100 |
| Connecticut | $66,220 | $53,800 | $100,580 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,670 | $50,580 | $136,140 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $65,370 | $46,670 | $77,730 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $64,380 | $33,920 | $118,640 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,160 | $46,100 | $91,670 |
| Washington | $64,160 | $46,100 | $91,670 |
| Michigan | $63,040 | $40,360 | $168,760 |
| Wyoming | $62,910 | $51,220 | $103,650 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $62,910 | $51,220 | $103,650 |
| Alaska | $62,640 | $58,480 | $81,440 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,590 | $31,750 | $78,710 |
| Nebraska | $61,960 | $38,210 | $78,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,100 | $26,740 | $79,590 |
| Kansas | $60,380 | $36,690 | $76,750 |
| New Mexico | $58,950 | $49,740 | $73,340 |
| Arizona | $58,460 | $48,550 | $62,420 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $58,180 | $49,740 | $73,340 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $57,920 | $36,220 | $70,400 |
| Tennessee | $55,950 | $28,430 | $62,740 |
| Virginia | $54,550 | $38,510 | $99,640 |
| Tucson, AZ | $54,360 | $47,630 | $62,440 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $51,900 | $37,850 | $78,800 |
| Oklahoma | $51,900 | $37,850 | $89,210 |
| Missouri | $51,680 | $27,620 | $94,650 |
| Utah | $50,150 | $37,470 | $76,720 |
| Georgia | $48,800 | $39,520 | $86,140 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $48,800 | $39,520 | $78,770 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,720 | $27,620 | $94,650 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $42,960 | $33,810 | $69,260 |
| Maine | $42,960 | $33,810 | $69,260 |
| Texas | $36,950 | $25,150 | $82,390 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $31,370 | $21,640 | $59,420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Survey Researchers make?▾
The median annual salary for a Survey Researchers is $63,380, with a typical range of $36,950 – $118,730 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Survey Researchers?▾
Entry-level Survey Researchers positions typically start around $36,950 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Survey Researcherss earn the most?▾
Survey Researcherss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.