How much does a survey researcher make in New York?
$87,620a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $42.13 an hour or $7,302 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.13
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,890Median: $87,620Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 25th | $74,320 | $35.73 | |
| Median | $87,620 | $42.13 | |
| 75th | $110,900 | $53.32 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| Albany, NY | $86,890 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $42.13 ($87,620 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $87,620 against $69,460 nationally, 26% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,890, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for survey researcher pay?
7 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,890 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.