Survey Researchers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $109,350 +72.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.57
10th percentile $66,780
90th percentile $202,710
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,780
    25th
    $80,800
    50th (median)
    $109,350
    75th
    $174,560
    90th
    $202,710

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 69% Median Survey Researchers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Survey Researchers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $180,060
    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
    District of Columbia $96,670

    Nearby metros — Survey Researchers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $87,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,950
    California $77,180
    North Carolina $76,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,890

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in San Jose, CA is $52.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Survey Researchers salary in San Jose, CA is 72.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $66,780 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,800.