The average salary for a survey researcher in the United States is $66,670, but the range typically falls between $41,330 and $81,460. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.05, with a range between $19.87 and $39.17.
There are approximately 8,190 people employed as a survey researcher in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of survey researchers.The state with the best pay for a survey researcher is Oregon, with an average annual salary of $88,620, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of $35,860.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,790 | $14.8 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,330 | $19.87 |
| Median | $60,960 | $29.31 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,460 | $39.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $107,790 | $51.82 |
The salary of a survey researcher can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a survey researcher in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for survey researchers are Oregon, Maryland, Missouri, District of Columbia, Illinois while the worst states are Texas, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Ohio, Utah.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $49,820 | $61,850 | $83,990 |
| California | $40,580 | $74,520 | $101,300 |
| Connecticut | $40,340 | $70,860 | $112,990 |
| Delaware | $50,420 | $66,390 | $81,460 |
| District of Columbia | $64,770 | $112,860 | $220,970 |
| Florida | $38,660 | $82,620 | $136,330 |
| Hawaii | $29,060 | $44,130 | $67,290 |
| Idaho | $58,610 | $66,930 | $64,740 |
| Illinois | $54,520 | $102,280 | $170,080 |
| Iowa | $39,680 | $62,430 | $93,600 |
| Kansas | $37,070 | $56,720 | $76,690 |
| Kentucky | $48,450 | $75,930 | $103,090 |
| Maryland | $49,590 | $93,590 | $125,120 |
| Michigan | $39,330 | $62,590 | $97,480 |
| Minnesota | $49,640 | $76,720 | $114,780 |
| Missouri | $46,700 | $89,600 | $118,910 |
| Montana | $43,540 | $69,930 | $106,100 |
| Nebraska | $37,370 | $53,580 | $68,010 |
| New Mexico | $38,650 | $52,010 | $73,480 |
| New York | $41,870 | $84,820 | $124,490 |
| North Carolina | $59,370 | $89,540 | $139,720 |
| Ohio | $31,440 | $54,420 | $76,650 |
| Oklahoma | $34,830 | $53,840 | $88,230 |
| Oregon | $53,020 | $88,620 | $114,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,350 | $60,040 | $90,540 |
| Rhode Island | $49,750 | $72,150 | $94,600 |
| Texas | $21,090 | $35,860 | $60,440 |
| Utah | $43,530 | $55,470 | $75,570 |
| Virginia | $37,660 | $74,710 | $104,320 |
| Washington | $44,550 | $80,920 | $109,580 |
| Wisconsin | $37,370 | $66,970 | $135,300 |
| Wyoming | $55,580 | $78,220 | $140,070 |
Even between cities, the salary of a survey researcher can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for survey researchers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $104,160.The city with the lowest average salary for survey researchers is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, TX with an average salary of $33,800.
Areas with highest average salaries for survey researchers
Areas with lowest average salaries for survey researchers
The number of survey researchers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of survey researchers has decreased by -2,160. On average, the number of survey researchers has been increasing by -5.2% each year. The salary of survey researchers has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of survey researchers has decreased by $-290. On average, the salary of survey researchers has been increasing by -0.1% each year.
Survey Researchers are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for survey researchers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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