How much does a survey researcher make in Portland?
$45,350a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 32
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,820Median: $45,350Highest 10%: $77,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $65,860 | $31.66 | |
| 90th | $77,880 | $37.44 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Urban and Regional Planner | $81,930 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,440 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.80 ($45,350 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $45,350 against $69,460 nationally, 35% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $47,330, so Portland pays 4% less.
Where does Portland rank for survey researcher pay?
31 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,880 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.