Survey Researchers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $87,290 +37.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.97
10th percentile $54,760
90th percentile $214,570
Employed locally 260
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,760
    25th
    $78,400
    50th (median)
    $87,290
    75th
    $129,680
    90th
    $214,570

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 65% Median Survey Researchers salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,950
    California $77,180
    North Carolina $76,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,890

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,670
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    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $160,210
    Chemists $126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in San Francisco, CA is $41.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in San Francisco, CA is 37.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $54,760 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,400.