SOC 19-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Survey Researchers — Michigan
Michigan · 2 metro areas compared
In Michigan the median wage for Survey Researchers reaches $101,550 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage for Survey Researchers reaches $101,550 a year. That is 46.2% more than the national median of $69,460. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,210 and $125,610. The lowest tenth earn under $57,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $155,830.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 3rd by median wage. Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 100th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,050 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $76,210 | +9.7% |
| Median (50th) | $101,550 | +46.2% |
| 75th | $125,610 | +80.8% |
| 90th | $155,830 | +124.3% |
| Mean | $103,410 | +48.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $101,550 goes as far as $105,561 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 52.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,561US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,550 a year, 46.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,050 to $155,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 31 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $103,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Survey Researchers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $101,550, or $48.82 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 Michigan is 46.2% 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 Michigan earns more than $155,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,050 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $103,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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