How much does a survey researcher make in San Francisco?
$110,500a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $53.14 an hour or $9,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.14
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,100Median: $110,500Highest 10%: $286,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,100 | $31.30 | |
| 25th | $91,200 | $43.85 | |
| Median | $110,500 | $53.14 | |
| 75th | $196,900 | $94.68 | |
| 90th | $286,400 | $137.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| San Jose, CA | $109,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $69,620 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Materials Scientist | $231,700 |
| Psychologist | $168,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $166,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $165,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $160,200 |
| Hydrologist | $147,100 |
| Economist | $142,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $138,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $136,300 |
| Life Scientist | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $53.14 ($110,500 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $110,500 against $69,460 nationally, 59% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $83,520, so San Francisco pays 32% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for survey researcher pay?
1 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $286,400 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.