How much does a survey researcher make in California?
$83,520a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in California. That is $40.15 an hour or $6,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.15
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,110Median: $83,520Highest 10%: $171,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| 25th | $68,840 | $33.10 | |
| Median | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| 75th | $119,100 | $57.25 | |
| 90th | $171,600 | $82.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $110,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $109,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $69,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for survey researchers.
| 9. New York | $86,890 |
| 10. Wyoming | $84,360 |
| 11. Maryland | $84,030 |
| 12. California | $83,520 |
| 13. Iowa | $83,170 |
| 14. Utah | $79,090 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $74,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $40.15 ($83,520 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $83,520 against $69,460 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for survey researcher pay?
California ranks 12 of 31 states.
Which city in California pays survey researchers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $110,500 a year.
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.