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Survey Researchers Salary in Washington

Survey Researchers in Washington earn a median $69,590 a year, about the same as the U.S. median.

Median in WA
$69,590 a year
U.S. median
$69,460 a year
Employment
130
Location quotient
0.70
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Washington

10%: $48,760Median: $69,59090%: $97,150
Median (50%)
$69,590 · $33.46 an hour
Mean (average)
$75,960 · $36.52 an hour (estimate error ±5.3%)
10th percentile
$48,760 · $23.44 an hour
25th percentile
$64,570 · $31.04 an hour
75th percentile
$90,720 · $43.62 an hour
90th percentile
$97,150 · $46.71 an hour
Employment
130 (estimate error ±26.2%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.04
Location quotient
0.70 (1.00 = national share)

Survey Researchers pay by metro area in Washington

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$69,590110
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$64,460100

H-1B filings for survey researchers in Washington

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

6 certified filings with a median offered wage of $71,573.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do survey researchers make in Washington?
The median wage for survey researchers in Washington is $69,590 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 130 jobs in the state.
Where in Washington do survey researchers earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $69,590 a year.