Survey Researcher Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$57,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#26 of 31
320 employed here

How much does a Survey Researcher make in Ohio?

A Survey Researcher working in Ohio earns a median salary of $57,630 per year, or about $27.71 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $36,130 while the top 10% make $112,490 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,750 and $99,760 a year.

Survey Researcher salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,130$17.37
25th percentile (early career)$41,750$20.07
50th percentile (median)$57,630$27.71
75th percentile (experienced)$99,760$47.96
90th percentile (top earners)$112,490$54.08

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 26th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($57,630) 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 Ohio?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Ohio is $57,630 per year, or about $27.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,130 at the entry level to $112,490 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Survey Researchers about 17% less than the national median of $69,460. Ohio ranks 26th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,630 a year. About 320 Survey Researchers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.