Survey Researchers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • California
Survey Researchers in California earn a median salary of $87,613 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +38.2% vs the national median of $63,380. An estimated 850 survey researchers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $74,860 to $109,350 depending on location.
$87,613
Avg median salary in California
$109,350
Highest paying metro
$74,860
Lowest paying metro
850
Employed in California
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Survey Researchers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $109,350 | $80,800 | $174,560 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $87,290 | $78,400 | $129,680 | 260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,950 | $50,440 | $100,240 | 510 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,860 | $62,020 | $80,290 | 80 |