Washington Median
$69,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $69,460
State Rank
#17 of 31
130 employed here
How much does a Survey Researcher make in Washington?
A Survey Researcher working in Washington earns a median salary of $69,590 per year, or about $33.46 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $69,460 for this occupation.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $48,760 while the top 10% make $97,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,570 and $90,720 a year.
Survey Researcher salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,760 | $23.44 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,570 | $31.04 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $69,590 | $33.46 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $90,720 | $43.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,150 | $46.71 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 17th 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 $70,560Tennessee $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 $47,330Texas $47,330
Working as a Survey Researcher in Washington
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 Washington pay ($69,590) 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 Washington?
The median Survey Researcher salary in Washington is $69,590 per year, or about $33.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,760 at the entry level to $97,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Survey Researchers about 0% more than the national median of $69,460. Washington ranks 17th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Survey Researchers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $69,590 a year. About 130 Survey Researchers are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.