Survey Researchers Salary in California
Survey Researchers in California earn a median of $83,520 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($69,460)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,110; the top 10% earn over $171,640. Nationally the range is $39,260 to $130,860.
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Survey Researchers pay in California
How much do survey researchers make in California?
The median is $83,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,110 and the top 10% earn over $171,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for survey researchers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 31 (+20% vs. the national median of $69,460). Living costs are not included.