Survey Researchers Salary by State
The national median pay for survey researchers is $69,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,330 in Texas to $104,220 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,260
- 25th percentile
- $51,270
- Median
- $69,460
- 75th percentile
- $99,760
- Top 10%
- $130,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,290 jobs.
Median pay in 30 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $104,220 | +50% | $55,420 | $124,140 | 340 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $102,390 | +47% | $79,040 | $217,080 | 150 |
| 3 | Michigan | $101,550 | +46% | $57,050 | $155,830 | 150 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $96,560 | +39% | $53,680 | $171,270 | 350 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $95,580 | +38% | $54,900 | $190,360 | 100 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $92,660 | +33% | $66,800 | $125,410 | 60 |
| 7 | Colorado | $89,870 | +29% | $47,600 | $145,040 | 110 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $88,320 | +27% | $56,800 | $129,980 | 110 |
| 9 | New York | $86,890 | +25% | $60,890 | $127,820 | 380 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $84,360 | +21% | $55,940 | $108,300 | 40 |
| 11 | Maryland | $84,030 | +21% | $44,730 | $135,520 | 390 |
| 12 | California | $83,520 | +20% | $52,110 | $171,640 | 1,180 |
| 13 | Iowa | $83,170 | +20% | $74,350 | $93,950 | 90 |
| 14 | Utah | $79,090 | +14% | $51,160 | $175,100 | 50 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $74,890 | +8% | $43,730 | $90,780 | 160 |
| 16 | Alaska | $70,560 | +2% | $63,490 | $89,230 | 40 |
| 17 | Washington | $69,590 | 0% | $48,760 | $97,150 | 130 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $66,900 | −4% | $45,760 | $97,380 | 210 |
| 19 | Missouri | $66,460 | −4% | $29,270 | $97,990 | 130 |
| 20 | Oregon | $64,660 | −7% | $57,270 | $107,290 | 190 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $64,530 | −7% | $33,070 | $83,540 | 210 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $63,310 | −9% | $18,180 | $82,930 | Not published |
| 23 | New Mexico | $61,380 | −12% | $52,270 | $80,450 | 130 |
| 24 | Arizona | $59,210 | −15% | $46,930 | $142,980 | Not published |
| 25 | Kansas | $57,700 | −17% | $33,730 | $79,080 | 210 |
| 26 | Ohio | $57,630 | −17% | $36,130 | $112,490 | 320 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $57,200 | −18% | $44,490 | $84,640 | 50 |
| 28 | Illinois | $54,080 | −22% | $42,750 | $135,730 | 320 |
| 29 | Georgia | $51,590 | −26% | $41,780 | $92,800 | Not published |
| 30 | Maine | $47,330 | −32% | $35,820 | $77,880 | 60 |
| 31 | Texas | $47,330 | −32% | $26,040 | $82,060 | 680 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Survey Researchers salary questions
Which state pays survey researchers the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $104,220 a year (+50% vs. the national median of $69,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays survey researchers the least?
Texas, with a median of $47,330 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most survey researchers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,180, with a median of $83,520.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.