Survey Researchers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $31,370 -50.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.08
10th percentile $21,640
90th percentile $59,420
Employed locally 240
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,640
    25th
    $27,680
    50th (median)
    $31,370
    75th
    $42,270
    90th
    $59,420

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 36% Median Survey Researchers salary is 64% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,810

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Dallas, TX is $15.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.07 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Dallas, TX is 50.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $21,640 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,680.