Survey Researchers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $69,870 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.59
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $96,100
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $69,870
    75th
    $75,280
    90th
    $96,100

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 68% Median Survey Researchers salary is 32% 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
    District of Columbia $96,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $92,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $87,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,300
    Colorado $75,290
    Wisconsin $75,070

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Denver, CO is $33.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.44 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Denver, CO is 10.2% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.