Survey Researchers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $58,180 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.97
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $73,340
Employed locally 70
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $55,830
    50th (median)
    $58,180
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $73,340

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 86% Median Survey Researchers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Survey Researchers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $180,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,350
    New Jersey $102,410
    New Haven, CT $98,570
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,710

    Nearby metros — Survey Researchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,910

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,190
    Physicists$175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,190
    School Psychologists$99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Albuquerque, NM is $27.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.2% below the national median of $63,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Survey Researchers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,830.