Survey Researchers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $42,960 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $69,260
Employed locally 70
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $33,810
    50th (median)
    $42,960
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $69,260

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 48% Median Survey Researchers salary is 52% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,210
    New Mexico $58,950

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66,790
    Biological Technicians$50,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners$77,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Portland, ME is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Portland, ME is 32.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,810.