Survey Researchers Salary in Iowa
Survey Researchers in Iowa earn a median of $83,170 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($69,460)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,350; the top 10% earn over $93,950. Nationally the range is $39,260 to $130,860.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,390 median in Iowa
- Economists$96,310 median in Iowa
- Statisticians$80,150 median in Iowa
Survey Researchers pay in Iowa
How much do survey researchers make in Iowa?
The median is $83,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,350 and the top 10% earn over $93,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for survey researchers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 31 (+20% vs. the national median of $69,460). Living costs are not included.