Survey Researcher Salary in Connecticut (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$88,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+27% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#8 of 31
110 employed here

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Connecticut?

Survey Researchers in Connecticut take home a median of $88,320 annually — roughly $42.46 an hour — which runs 27% above the national median of $69,460.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $56,800 while the top 10% make $129,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,420 and $124,070 a year.

Survey Researcher salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,800$27.31
25th percentile (early career)$67,420$32.41
50th percentile (median)$88,320$42.46
75th percentile (experienced)$124,070$59.65
90th percentile (top earners)$129,980$62.49

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 8th 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 Connecticut

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 Connecticut pay ($88,320) 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 Connecticut?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Connecticut is $88,320 per year, or about $42.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,800 at the entry level to $129,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Survey Researchers about 27% more than the national median of $69,460. Connecticut ranks 8th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Survey Researchers?
Yes on pay — Connecticut pays above the national median for this occupation, at $88,320 a year. About 110 Survey Researchers are employed in Connecticut. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), 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.