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Survey Researchers

Median Salary
60,960
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of survey researchers is projected to decline 0 percent from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 800 openings for survey researchers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,800

10%

$60,960

Median

$99,060

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    45%

  • Master's degree

    37%

  • Doctoral degree

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

  • Post-doctoral training

    4%

  • Post-master's certificate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Applied Statistics, General
  • Economics, General
  • Business Statistics
  • Applied Economics
  • Statistics, General
  • Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
  • Marketing Research

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Sociology and Anthropology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.