Survey Researchers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $82,300 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.57
10th percentile $54,400
90th percentile $101,640
Employed locally 80
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,400
    25th
    $64,340
    50th (median)
    $82,300
    75th
    $101,640
    90th
    $101,640

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 87% Median Survey Researchers salary is 13% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $92,160
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,000
    New York $82,550
    Oregon $82,300
    Ann Arbor, MI $77,970

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Portland, OR-WA is $39.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.58 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 29.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $54,400 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,340.