Pennsylvania Median
$63,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#22 of 31
state estimate
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Pennsylvania?
Survey Researchers in Pennsylvania take home a median of $63,310 annually — roughly $30.44 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $69,460.
Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $18,180 while the top 10% make $82,930 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,510 and $74,030 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Pennsylvania
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $18,180 | $8.74 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,510 | $24.76 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $63,310 | $30.44 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,030 | $35.59 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,930 | $39.87 |
|
How Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania ranks 22nd 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 $64,530New 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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania pay ($63,310) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Pennsylvania is $63,310 per year, or about $30.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $18,180 at the entry level to $82,930 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Survey Researchers about 9% less than the national median of $69,460. Pennsylvania ranks 22nd out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,310 a year. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.