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Survey Researchers salary

The BLS estimates 8,290 Survey Researchers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $69,460 (May 2025, SOC 19-3022). Across 5 metros with published figures, medians range from $37,500 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX to $97,780 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

SURVEY RESEARCHERS · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$39,260P25$51,270MEDIAN$69,460P75$99,760P90$130,860
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$97,780 · 620 jobs
  2. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$86,890 · 210 jobs
  3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$83,520 · 550 jobs
  4. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$54,080 · 310 jobs
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$37,500 · 260 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$97,780 · 620 jobs
  2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$83,520 · 550 jobs
  3. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$54,080 · 310 jobs
  4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$37,500 · 260 jobs
  5. Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$86,890 · 210 jobs

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Questions

What is the median Survey Researchers salary in the U.S.?

$69,460 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $51,270–$99,760.

Where do Survey Researchers earn the most?

Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($97,780), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($86,890), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($83,520). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.