Survey Researcher Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Survey Researchers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$59,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#24 of 31
state estimate

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Arizona?

A Survey Researcher working in Arizona earns a median salary of $59,210 per year, or about $28.47 per hour. That is 15% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $46,930 while the top 10% make $142,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,650 and $65,240 a year.

Survey Researcher salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,930$22.56
25th percentile (early career)$55,650$26.75
50th percentile (median)$59,210$28.47
75th percentile (experienced)$65,240$31.37
90th percentile (top earners)$142,980$68.74

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 24th out of 31 states and territories for Survey Researcher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Minnesota$104,220
2District of Columbia$102,390
3Michigan$101,550
4North Carolina$96,560
5New Jersey$95,580

Working as a Survey Researcher in Arizona

Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Survey Researchers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($59,210) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Arizona?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Arizona is $59,210 per year, or about $28.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,930 at the entry level to $142,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Survey Researchers about 15% less than the national median of $69,460. Arizona ranks 24th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,210 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.