Survey Researchers Salary in Texas

Survey researchers in Texas earn the most in Houston (average $53,260 a year) and the least in Dallas ($40,910), across the 2 Texas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the survey researchers average at $47,730 and the median at $47,330 for 680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,580.

Survey Researchers average salary by city in Texas

Houston$53,260
Dallas$40,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Houston	$53,260	$48,810	$48,810	$44,974	99
Dallas	$40,910	$37,500	$29,230	$35,051	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Survey Researchers salary in other states

Survey Researchers salary by city and state

More about pay in Texas

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.
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.

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