Survey Researchers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,810 -23% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 100
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $48,810
    75th
    $51,270
    90th
    $65,950

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 61% Median Survey Researchers salary is 39% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,370

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Houston, TX is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Houston, TX 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.