Survey Researchers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for survey researchers in the United States was $69,460 ($33.40 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,260 | $18.87 |
| 25th | $51,270 | $24.65 |
| Median | $69,460 | $33.40 |
| 75th | $99,760 | $47.96 |
| 90th | $130,860 | $62.91 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-3022
- Total U.S. employment: 8,290
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 8,290 survey researchers employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $39,260, median pay is $69,460, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $130,860.
Survey Researchers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $70,560 | $33.93 | +1.6% | 40 |
| Arizona | $59,210 | $28.47 | -14.8% | 0 |
| California | $83,520 | $40.16 | +20.2% | 1,180 |
| Colorado | $89,870 | $43.21 | +29.4% | 110 |
| Connecticut | $88,320 | $42.46 | +27.2% | 110 |
| Delaware | — | — | — | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $102,390 | $49.23 | +47.4% | 150 |
| Florida | — | — | — | 310 |
| Georgia | $51,590 | $24.81 | -25.7% | 0 |
| Illinois | $54,080 | $26.00 | -22.1% | 320 |
| Iowa | $83,170 | $39.99 | +19.7% | 90 |
| Kansas | $57,700 | $27.74 | -16.9% | 210 |
| Maine | $47,330 | $22.76 | -31.9% | 60 |
| Maryland | $84,030 | $40.40 | +21.0% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $74,890 | $36.01 | +7.8% | 160 |
| Michigan | $101,550 | $48.82 | +46.2% | 150 |
| Minnesota | $104,220 | $50.11 | +50.0% | 340 |
| Missouri | $66,460 | $31.95 | -4.3% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $64,530 | $31.02 | -7.1% | 210 |
| New Jersey | $95,580 | $45.95 | +37.6% | 100 |
| New Mexico | $61,380 | $29.51 | -11.6% | 130 |
| New York | $86,890 | $41.77 | +25.1% | 380 |
| North Carolina | $96,560 | $46.43 | +39.0% | 350 |
| Ohio | $57,630 | $27.71 | -17.0% | 320 |
| Oklahoma | $57,200 | $27.50 | -17.7% | 50 |
| Oregon | $64,660 | $31.09 | -6.9% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,310 | $30.44 | -8.9% | 0 |
| Tennessee | $66,900 | $32.16 | -3.7% | 210 |
| Texas | $47,330 | $22.76 | -31.9% | 680 |
| Utah | $79,090 | $38.02 | +13.9% | 50 |
| Washington | $69,590 | $33.46 | +0.2% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $92,660 | $44.55 | +33.4% | 60 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | $40.56 | +21.5% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for survey researchers?
The median annual wage for survey researchers is $69,460 ($33.40 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays survey researchers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many survey researchers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 8,290 survey researchers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do survey researchers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.40. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.