Survey Researchers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $78,950 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.96
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $103,540
Employed locally 510
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $78,950
    75th
    $100,240
    90th
    $103,540

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 84% Median Survey Researchers salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $87,290
    California $77,180
    North Carolina $76,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,890

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Los Angeles, CA is $37.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.