How much does a survey researcher make in Richmond?
$72,610a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $34.91 an hour or $6,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.91
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,050Median: $72,610Highest 10%: $157,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,050 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $72,610 | $34.91 | |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.65 | |
| 90th | $157,400 | $75.65 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| Washington, DC | $97,780 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $152,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $122,200 |
| Economist | $112,300 |
| Microbiologist | $90,930 |
| Chemist | $87,580 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $85,030 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,420 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 |
| School Psychologist | $82,440 |
| Geoscientist | $80,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $34.91 ($72,610 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $72,610 against $69,460 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Richmond rank for survey researcher pay?
16 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,400 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.