Colorado Median
$89,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$43.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#7 of 31
110 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Colorado?
Survey Researchers in Colorado take home a median of $89,870 annually — roughly $43.21 an hour — which runs 29% above the national median of $69,460.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $47,600 while the top 10% make $145,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $69,980 and $103,400 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,600 | $22.88 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $69,980 | $33.64 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $89,870 | $43.21 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $103,400 | $49.71 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $145,040 | $69.73 |
|
How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 7th out of 31 states and territories for Survey Researcher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Survey Researcher salary in other states
Minnesota $104,220District of Columbia $102,390Michigan $101,550North Carolina $96,560New Jersey $95,580Wisconsin $92,660Connecticut $88,320New York $86,890Wyoming $84,360Maryland $84,030California $83,520Iowa $83,170Utah $79,090Massachusetts $74,890Alaska $70,560Washington $69,590Tennessee $66,900Missouri $66,460Oregon $64,660Nebraska $64,530Pennsylvania $63,310New Mexico $61,380Arizona $59,210Kansas $57,700Ohio $57,630Oklahoma $57,200Illinois $54,080Georgia $51,590Maine $47,330Texas $47,330
Working as a Survey Researcher in Colorado
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 Colorado pay ($89,870) 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 Colorado?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Colorado is $89,870 per year, or about $43.21 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,600 at the entry level to $145,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Survey Researchers about 29% more than the national median of $69,460. Colorado ranks 7th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Survey Researchers?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $89,870 a year. About 110 Survey Researchers are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), 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.