Survey Researchers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $83,810 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.29
10th percentile $55,540
90th percentile $118,730
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,540
    25th
    $55,660
    50th (median)
    $83,810
    75th
    $118,730
    90th
    $118,730

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 85% Median Survey Researchers salary is 15% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $40.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.69 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 32.2% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $55,540 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,660.