Survey Researchers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $171,320 or more. The middle half of survey researchers in Washington earn between $69,460 and $135,520.
- $45K10th
- $69K25th
- $98KMedian
- $136K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,780 | $8,482 | $48.93 |
| Median | $97,780 | $8,148 | $47.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,460 | $5,788 | $33.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,520 | $11,293 | $65.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Survey Researchers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Survey researchers in Washington earn 16% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($121,060) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($79,580). At the median the gap is +41% against the U.S. median of $69,460.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $101,780 | $97,780 | $44,730 | $171,320 | 620 |
| Washington, D.C. | $121,060 | $102,390 | $79,040 | $217,080 | 150 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $101,780, a single filer in Washington takes home about $74,749 a year, or $6,229 a month and $2,875 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $76,660 | $6,388 |
| Working in MD | $75,809 | $6,317 |
| Working in VA | $75,394 | $6,283 |
| Working in DC | $74,749 | $6,229 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for survey researchers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $101,780 buys what about $93,476 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Survey Researchers salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlottesville, VA$80,310
- Richmond, VA$87,250
- New York, NY$92,340
- New Haven, CT$100,610
- Charlotte, NC$96,130
- Hartford, CT$82,470
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 Washington: questions
How much do survey researchers make an hour in Washington?
$48.94 an hour on average, and $47.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level survey researchers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the survey researchers take-home pay in Washington?
About $74,749 a year ($6,229 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,780.
Do survey researchers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.71, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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