Illinois Median
$54,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#28 of 31
320 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Illinois?
A Survey Researcher working in Illinois earns a median salary of $54,080 per year, or about $26.00 per hour. That is 22% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $42,750 while the top 10% make $135,730 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,080 and $104,420 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,750 | $20.55 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,080 | $26.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,080 | $26.00 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,420 | $50.20 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $135,730 | $65.25 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 28th 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 $92,660Colorado $89,870Connecticut $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 $57,200Georgia $51,590Maine $47,330Texas $47,330
Working as a Survey Researcher in Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($54,080) 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 Illinois?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Illinois is $54,080 per year, or about $26.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,750 at the entry level to $135,730 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Survey Researchers about 22% less than the national median of $69,460. Illinois ranks 28th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $54,080 a year. About 320 Survey Researchers are employed in Illinois. 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 Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.