Survey Researchers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $59,210 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $142,980
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $59,210
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $142,980

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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

    Nearby metros — Survey Researchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tucson, AZ $54,360

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Phoenix, AZ is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.74 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,210.