How much does a survey researcher make in Portland?
$64,460a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.99 an hour or $5,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.99
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,220Median: $64,460Highest 10%: $107,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 25th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| Median | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| 90th | $107,300 | $51.58 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| Eugene, OR | $64,660 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.99 ($64,460 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $64,460 against $69,460 nationally, 7% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $64,660, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for survey researcher pay?
23 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,300 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.