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Survey Researchers salary in United States

The median survey researchers salary is $69,460 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$39,260
Median (p50)
$69,460
Top (p90)
$130,860
Sample size
8,290

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$39,260
p25$51,270
Median$69,460
p75$99,760
Top (p90)$130,860
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Survey Researchers salary by region

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$110,540
Minnesota$104,220
District of Columbia$102,390
Michigan$101,550
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$97,780
North Carolina$96,560
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$87,620
New York$86,890
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$86,890
Maryland$84,030

Pay trend

Up 19.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$66,6702023
$73,4702024
$79,5802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Survey Researchers salary FAQs

What is the average Survey Researchers salary in United States?

The median Survey Researchers salary in United States is $69,460 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of survey researcherss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Survey Researchers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $39,260 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $130,860 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $69,460.

Do Survey Researchers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $110,540, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Survey Researchers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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