How much does a survey researcher make in Albany?
$86,890a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $41.77 an hour or $7,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.77
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,990Median: $86,890Highest 10%: $120,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 25th | $73,420 | $35.30 | |
| Median | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 90th | $120,900 | $58.14 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| New York, NY | $87,620 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,700 |
| Chemist | $110,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $41.77 ($86,890 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $86,890 against $69,460 nationally, 25% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,890, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for survey researcher pay?
9 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.