How much does a survey researcher make in Los Angeles?
$83,520a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $40.15 an hour or $6,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.15
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,110Median: $83,520Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| 25th | $68,840 | $33.10 | |
| Median | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| 75th | $106,200 | $51.05 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.55 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| San Francisco, CA | $110,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $109,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $69,620 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $40.15 ($83,520 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $83,520 against $69,460 nationally, 20% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $83,520, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for survey researcher pay?
10 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,100 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.