Maine Median
$47,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-32% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#30 of 31
60 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Maine?
A Survey Researcher working in Maine earns a median salary of $47,330 per year, or about $22.75 per hour. That is 32% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $35,820 while the top 10% make $77,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,820 and $65,860 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,820 | $17.22 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,820 | $17.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,330 | $22.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,860 | $31.66 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,880 | $37.44 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 30th 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 $57,200Illinois $54,080Georgia $51,590Texas $47,330
Working as a Survey Researcher in Maine
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 Maine pay ($47,330) 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 Maine?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Maine is $47,330 per year, or about $22.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,820 at the entry level to $77,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Survey Researchers about 32% less than the national median of $69,460. Maine ranks 30th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,330 a year. About 60 Survey Researchers are employed in Maine. 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 Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), 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.