Texas 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
#31 of 31
680 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Texas?
A Survey Researcher working in Texas 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 Texas, entry-level pay starts around $26,040 while the top 10% make $82,060 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,500 and $51,180 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,040 | $12.52 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,500 | $18.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,330 | $22.75 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,180 | $24.61 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,060 | $39.45 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 31st 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 $51,590Maine $47,330
Working as a Survey Researcher in Texas
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 Texas 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 Texas?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Texas is $47,330 per year, or about $22.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $26,040 at the entry level to $82,060 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Survey Researchers about 32% less than the national median of $69,460. Texas ranks 31st out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Survey Researchers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,330 a year. About 680 Survey Researchers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.