SOC 19-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Survey Researchers — Maryland
Maryland
In Maryland the median wage for Survey Researchers is $84,030 a year, which is 21.0% higher than the national figure of $69,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Survey Researchers is $84,030 a year, which is 21.0% higher than the national figure of $69,460. Half of workers earn between $62,520 and $113,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,730 and the ninetieth at $135,520.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 11th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 233rd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $62,520 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $84,030 | +21.0% |
| 75th | $113,040 | +62.7% |
| 90th | $135,520 | +95.1% |
| Mean | $92,410 | +33.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $84,030 buys what $80,029 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,029US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,030 a year, 21.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,730 to $135,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Survey Researchers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $84,030, or $40.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $69,460, so pay in Maryland is 21.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $135,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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