SOC 19-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Survey Researchers — North Carolina
North Carolina · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Survey Researchers in North Carolina is $96,560 per year, well above the national median of $69,460.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Survey Researchers in North Carolina is $96,560 per year, well above the national median of $69,460. The gap of 39.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $53,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $171,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,110 to $127,320.
Employment stands at 350, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, North Carolina ranks 4th by median wage. Charlotte leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $92,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 115th of 745 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,680 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $66,110 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $96,560 | +39.0% |
| 75th | $127,320 | +83.3% |
| 90th | $171,270 | +146.6% |
| Mean | $102,230 | +47.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $92,160 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $96,560 goes as far as $102,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 47.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,560 a year, 39.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,680 to $171,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 31 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $92,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Survey Researchers in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $96,560, or $46.43 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 North Carolina is 39.0% 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 North Carolina earns more than $171,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,680 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 Charlotte, at $92,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. 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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