SOC 19-3022 · May 2025 · United States
Survey Researchers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$69,460 /year
The median wage for Survey Researchers across the United States is $69,460 per year, measured over 8,290 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $104,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Survey Researchers
Pay for this occupation varies by 120.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $104,220 and Texas pays $47,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $104,220 | 340 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $102,390 | 150 | |
| 3 | Michigan | $101,550 | 150 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | $96,560 | 350 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $95,580 | 100 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $92,660 | 60 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $89,870 | 110 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $88,320 | 110 | |
| 9 | New York | $86,890 | 380 | |
| 10 | Wyoming | $84,360 | 40 |
States with the most Survey Researchers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,180 | $83,520 | |
| 2 | Texas | 680 | $47,330 | |
| 3 | Maryland | 390 | $84,030 | |
| 4 | New York | 380 | $86,890 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 350 | $96,560 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 340 | $104,220 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 320 | $54,080 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 320 | $57,630 | |
| 9 | Kansas | 210 | $57,700 | |
| 10 | Nebraska | 210 | $64,530 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $110,540 | 180 |
| 2 | San Jose | $109,350 | — |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $103,140 | 60 |
| 4 | New Haven | $98,570 | 30 |
| 5 | Washington | $97,780 | 620 |
| 6 | Charlotte | $92,160 | 40 |
| 7 | New York | $87,620 | 190 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $87,570 | — |
| 9 | Albany | $86,890 | 210 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $83,520 | 550 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.