How much does a survey researcher make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for survey researchers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $47.01 an hour or $8,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.01
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 32
- Jobs in the area
- 620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $69,460 | $33.39 | |
| Median | $97,780 | $47.01 | |
| 75th | $135,500 | $65.15 | |
| 90th | $171,300 | $82.37 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for survey researchers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a survey researcher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $47.01 ($97,780 a year).
Do survey researchers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $97,780 against $69,460 nationally, 41% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $102,400, so Washington pays 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for survey researcher pay?
5 of 32 metro areas with data.
How much does a survey researcher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,300 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.