SOC 19-3022 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Survey Researchers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$69,460
- 10th percentile
- $39,260
- 25th percentile
- $51,270
- Median
- $69,460
- 75th percentile
- $99,760
- 90th percentile
- $130,860
- Mean
- $79,580
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 8,290.
That median is 36.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 180 | $65,100 | $110,540 | $286,420 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Not available | $66,780 | $109,350 | $202,710 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 60 | $61,820 | $103,140 | $128,980 |
| New Haven, CT | 30 | $57,660 | $98,570 | $129,980 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 620 | $44,730 | $97,780 | $171,320 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 40 | $53,490 | $92,160 | $142,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 190 | $54,890 | $87,620 | $130,060 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Not available | $33,190 | $87,570 | $124,140 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 210 | $64,990 | $86,890 | $120,930 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 550 | $52,110 | $83,520 | $130,100 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 40 | $61,990 | $83,190 | $165,090 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 40 | $35,860 | $78,560 | $126,170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $47,600 | $77,500 | $138,200 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 150 | $43,730 | $74,890 | $91,240 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 40 | $50,320 | $74,010 | $153,990 |
| Richmond, VA | 50 | $42,050 | $72,610 | $157,350 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 100 | $50,790 | $70,400 | $97,380 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 60 | $65,320 | $69,620 | $157,990 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 110 | $54,040 | $69,590 | $97,150 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 100 | $32,130 | $69,100 | $82,170 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 620 | $44,730 | $97,780 | $171,320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 550 | $52,110 | $83,520 | $130,100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 310 | $42,750 | $54,080 | $135,730 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 260 | $22,850 | $37,500 | $60,470 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 210 | $64,990 | $86,890 | $120,930 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 190 | $54,890 | $87,620 | $130,060 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 180 | $65,100 | $110,540 | $286,420 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 150 | $43,730 | $74,890 | $91,240 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 110 | $54,040 | $69,590 | $97,150 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | $48,190 | $48,810 | $65,950 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 100 | $32,130 | $69,100 | $82,170 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 100 | $50,790 | $70,400 | $97,380 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 100 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 100 | $60,220 | $64,460 | $107,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 80 | $52,270 | $60,820 | $75,550 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 80 | $29,270 | $49,940 | $97,990 |
| Cleveland, OH | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 60 | $61,820 | $103,140 | $128,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 60 | $36,130 | $58,300 | $113,780 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 60 | $47,600 | $77,500 | $138,200 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 340 | $55,420 | $104,220 | $124,140 |
| District of Columbia | 150 | $79,040 | $102,390 | $217,080 |
| Michigan | 150 | $57,050 | $101,550 | $155,830 |
| North Carolina | 350 | $53,680 | $96,560 | $171,270 |
| New Jersey | 100 | $54,900 | $95,580 | $190,360 |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $66,800 | $92,660 | $125,410 |
| Colorado | 110 | $47,600 | $89,870 | $145,040 |
| Connecticut | 110 | $56,800 | $88,320 | $129,980 |
| New York | 380 | $60,890 | $86,890 | $127,820 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $55,940 | $84,360 | $108,300 |
| Maryland | 390 | $44,730 | $84,030 | $135,520 |
| California | 1,180 | $52,110 | $83,520 | $171,640 |
| Iowa | 90 | $74,350 | $83,170 | $93,950 |
| Utah | 50 | $51,160 | $79,090 | $175,100 |
| Massachusetts | 160 | $43,730 | $74,890 | $90,780 |
| Alaska | 40 | $63,490 | $70,560 | $89,230 |
| Washington | 130 | $48,760 | $69,590 | $97,150 |
| Tennessee | 210 | $45,760 | $66,900 | $97,380 |
| Missouri | 130 | $29,270 | $66,460 | $97,990 |
| Oregon | 190 | $57,270 | $64,660 | $107,290 |
| Nebraska | 210 | $33,070 | $64,530 | $83,540 |
| Pennsylvania | Not available | $18,180 | $63,310 | $82,930 |
| New Mexico | 130 | $52,270 | $61,380 | $80,450 |
| Arizona | Not available | $46,930 | $59,210 | $142,980 |
| Kansas | 210 | $33,730 | $57,700 | $79,080 |
| Ohio | 320 | $36,130 | $57,630 | $112,490 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $44,490 | $57,200 | $84,640 |
| Illinois | 320 | $42,750 | $54,080 | $135,730 |
| Georgia | Not available | $41,780 | $51,590 | $92,800 |
| Maine | 60 | $35,820 | $47,330 | $77,880 |
| Texas | 680 | $26,040 | $47,330 | $82,060 |
| Delaware | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Florida | 310 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Survey Researchers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Survey Researchers is $69,460. Employment is 8,290.
How does Survey Researchers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Survey Researchers is 36.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Survey Researchers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $110,540.