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SOC 19-3022·Life, Physical & Social Science
Survey Researchers
Median wage
$84,795
10-yr outlook
−2.3%by 2032
Openings / year
39
Workers in NY
370
How pay grows with experience
Survey Researchers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $52,149 |
| Median (typical) | $84,795 |
| Experienced | $103,871 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Survey Researchers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $106,147 |
| Capital Region | $89,839 |
| New York City | $85,260 |
| Long Island | $47,155 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Survey Researchers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Chemists$85,962 median (+$1,168) · +2.4% by 2032
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87,215 median (+$2,420) · +11.1% by 2032
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87,258 median (+$2,463) · +16.6% by 2032
- Microbiologists$88,181 median (+$3,387) · +8.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,960 median (+$5,166) · +10.2% by 2032
- Biological Scientists, All Other$95,596 median (+$10,802) · +14.7% by 2032
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