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Survey Researchers Salary in Tennessee

Survey Researchers in Tennessee earn a median $66,900 a year, 4% below the U.S. median.

Median in TN
$66,900 a year
U.S. median
$69,460 a year
Employment
210
Location quotient
1.22
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Tennessee

10%: $45,760Median: $66,90090%: $97,380
Median (50%)
$66,900 · $32.16 an hour
Mean (average)
$71,030 · $34.15 an hour (estimate error ±8.4%)
10th percentile
$45,760 · $22.00 an hour
25th percentile
$61,600 · $29.62 an hour
75th percentile
$82,100 · $39.47 an hour
90th percentile
$97,380 · $46.82 an hour
Employment
210 (estimate error ±37.2%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.07
Location quotient
1.22 (1.00 = national share)

Survey Researchers pay by metro area in Tennessee

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$70,400100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do survey researchers make in Tennessee?
The median wage for survey researchers in Tennessee is $66,900 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 210 jobs in the state.
Where in Tennessee do survey researchers earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $70,400 a year.