Survey Researchers Salary in District of Columbia
Survey Researchers in District of Columbia earn a median of $102,390 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($69,460)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,040; the top 10% earn over $217,080. Nationally the range is $39,260 to $130,860.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Business Intelligence Analysts$126,490 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$126,140 median in District of Columbia
- Social Science Research Assistants$65,330 median in District of Columbia
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$98,090 median in District of Columbia
- Economists$167,590 median in District of Columbia
- Statisticians$140,670 median in District of Columbia
Survey Researchers pay in District of Columbia
How much do survey researchers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $102,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,040 and the top 10% earn over $217,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for survey researchers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 31 (+47% vs. the national median of $69,460). Living costs are not included.