SOC 19-3022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Survey Researchers is $63,378 per year ($30.47/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $46,114 and $85,363 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $118,726 per year. There are approximately 7,720 survey researchers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.77 | $36,962 |
| P25 | $22.17 | $46,114 |
| P50MEDIAN | $30.47 | $63,378 |
| P75 | $41.04 | $85,363 |
| P90 | $57.08 | $118,726 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Survey Researchers is $63,378 per year ($30.47/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $46,114 and $85,363 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Survey Researchers is $118,726 per year ($57.08/hr). The 75th percentile is $85,363 per year.
Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,962 per year ($17.77/hr). The 25th percentile is $46,114 per year.
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