How much does a survey researcher make in Nashville?
$70,400a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $33.85 an hour or $5,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,790Median: $70,400Highest 10%: $97,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 25th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| Median | $70,400 | $33.85 | |
| 75th | $85,990 | $41.34 | |
| 90th | $97,380 | $46.82 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Psychologist | $138,100 |
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| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,410 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $80,860 |
| Biological Scientist | $80,500 |
| School Psychologist | $80,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $33.85 ($70,400 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $70,400 against $69,460 nationally, 1% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $66,900, so Nashville pays 5% more.
Where does Nashville rank for survey researcher pay?
17 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,380 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.