Survey Researchers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $57,920 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $36,220
90th percentile $70,400
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,220
    25th
    $57,490
    50th (median)
    $57,920
    75th
    $61,520
    90th
    $70,400

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 70% Median Survey Researchers salary is 30% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$84,850
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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,320
    School Psychologists$72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Nashville, TN is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.82 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Nashville, TN is 8.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $36,220 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,490.