Survey Researcher Salary in Georgia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$51,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-26% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#29 of 31
state estimate

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Georgia?

A Survey Researcher working in Georgia earns a median salary of $51,590 per year, or about $24.80 per hour. That is 26% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $41,780 while the top 10% make $92,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,780 and $67,000 a year.

Survey Researcher salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,780$20.09
25th percentile (early career)$41,780$20.09
50th percentile (median)$51,590$24.80
75th percentile (experienced)$67,000$32.21
90th percentile (top earners)$92,800$44.62

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 29th 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 Georgia

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 Georgia pay ($51,590) 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 Georgia?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Georgia is $51,590 per year, or about $24.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,780 at the entry level to $92,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Survey Researchers about 26% less than the national median of $69,460. Georgia ranks 29th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $51,590 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 Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), 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.