How much does a survey researcher make in Seattle?
$69,590a year
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $33.46 an hour or $5,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.46
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,040Median: $69,590Highest 10%: $97,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| 25th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| Median | $69,590 | $33.46 | |
| 75th | $95,370 | $45.85 | |
| 90th | $97,150 | $46.71 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| Portland, OR | $64,460 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $33.46 ($69,590 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $69,590 against $69,460 nationally, 0% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $69,590, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for survey researcher pay?
19 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,150 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.