Survey Researchers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $54,360 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $62,440
Employed locally 40
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $54,360
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $62,440

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Survey Researchers salary vs area income 80% Median Survey Researchers salary is 20% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,250
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Survey Researchers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Survey Researchers in Tucson, AZ is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Survey Researchers salaries?

    The median Survey Researchers salary in Tucson, AZ is 14.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Survey Researchers (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.