Survey Researcher Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$64,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#21 of 31
210 employed here

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Nebraska?

A Survey Researcher working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $64,530 per year, or about $31.02 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $33,070 while the top 10% make $83,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,770 and $77,430 a year.

Survey Researcher salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,070$15.90
25th percentile (early career)$46,770$22.49
50th percentile (median)$64,530$31.02
75th percentile (experienced)$77,430$37.23
90th percentile (top earners)$83,540$40.16

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 21st 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($64,530) 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 Nebraska?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Nebraska is $64,530 per year, or about $31.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,070 at the entry level to $83,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Survey Researchers about 7% less than the national median of $69,460. Nebraska ranks 21st out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,530 a year. About 210 Survey Researchers are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.