Survey Researchers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,800 -23% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $78,770
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $63,380
    90th
    $78,770

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 57% Median Survey Researchers salary is 43% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $92,160
    Michigan $63,040

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Atlanta, GA is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Atlanta, GA is 23% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.