Missouri Median
$66,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.95
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#19 of 31
130 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Missouri?
Survey Researchers in Missouri take home a median of $66,460 annually — roughly $31.95 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $69,460.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $29,270 while the top 10% make $97,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,570 and $79,760 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,270 | $14.07 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,570 | $18.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $66,460 | $31.95 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,760 | $38.35 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,990 | $47.11 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 19th 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 $66,900Oregon $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 Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($66,460) 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 Missouri?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Missouri is $66,460 per year, or about $31.95 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,270 at the entry level to $97,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Survey Researchers about 4% less than the national median of $69,460. Missouri ranks 19th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,460 a year. About 130 Survey Researchers are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.