Survey Researchers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,980 or more. The middle half of survey researchers in Phoenix earn between $59,210 and $77,450.
- $32K10th
- $59K25th
- $59KMedian
- $77K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,030 | $6,169 | $35.59 |
| Median | $59,210 | $4,934 | $28.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,210 | $4,934 | $28.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,450 | $6,454 | $37.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Survey Researchers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Survey researchers in Phoenix earn 8% more than the Arizona average ($68,740) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($79,580). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $69,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $74,030 | $59,210 | $31,840 | $142,980 | n/a |
| Arizona | $68,740 | $59,210 | $46,930 | $142,980 | n/a |
| United States | $79,580 | $69,460 | $39,260 | $130,860 | 8,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Survey Researchers salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $74,030, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $59,453 a year, or $4,954 a month and $2,287 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for survey researchers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $74,030 buys what about $71,654 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Survey Researchers salary in nearby metro areas
- San Diego, CA$86,670
- Albuquerque, NM$63,330
- Los Angeles, CA$87,710
- San Jose, CA$127,690
- Denver, CO$92,510
- San Francisco, CA$142,860
Highest-paying cities for survey researchers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,860).
- San Francisco, CA$142,860
- San Jose, CA$127,690
- Detroit, MI$111,760
- Ann Arbor, MI$101,790
- Washington, DC$101,780
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Survey Researchers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do survey researchers make an hour in Phoenix?
$35.59 an hour on average, and $28.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level survey researchers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the survey researchers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $59,453 a year ($4,954 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,030.
Do survey researchers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3022; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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