Survey Researchers Salary in Illinois
Survey Researchers in Illinois earn a median of $54,080 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($69,460)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,750; the top 10% earn over $135,730. Nationally the range is $39,260 to $130,860.
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Survey Researchers pay in Illinois
How much do survey researchers make in Illinois?
The median is $54,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,750 and the top 10% earn over $135,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for survey researchers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 31 (−22% vs. the national median of $69,460). Living costs are not included.