Survey Researchers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $64,160 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $91,670
Employed locally 140
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $64,160
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $91,670

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 57% Median Survey Researchers salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $96,710
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,300
    Iowa $77,830
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,470

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Seattle, WA is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Seattle, WA is 1.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.