Highest-paying states for survey researchers
Minnesota leads at $104,220 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $104,220 | $99,940–$113,260 |
| District of Columbia | $102,390 | $81,770–$137,040 |
| Michigan | $101,550 | $76,210–$125,610 |
| North Carolina | $96,560 | $66,110–$127,320 |
| New Jersey | $95,580 | $77,970–$108,840 |
| Wisconsin | $92,660 | $73,650–$118,170 |
| Colorado | $89,870 | $69,980–$103,400 |
| Connecticut | $88,320 | $67,420–$124,070 |
| New York | $86,890 | $73,290–$106,440 |
| Wyoming | $84,360 | $65,730–$84,360 |
| Maryland | $84,030 | $62,520–$113,040 |
| California | $83,520 | $68,840–$119,090 |
| Iowa | $83,170 | $83,170–$88,680 |
| Utah | $79,090 | $54,970–$141,340 |
| Massachusetts | $74,890 | $55,100–$81,240 |
| Alaska | $70,560 | $65,900–$76,880 |
| Washington | $69,590 | $64,570–$90,720 |
| Tennessee | $66,900 | $61,600–$82,100 |
| Missouri | $66,460 | $38,570–$79,760 |
| Oregon | $64,660 | $60,220–$79,500 |
| Nebraska | $64,530 | $46,770–$77,430 |
| New Mexico | $61,380 | $56,830–$71,820 |
| Kansas | $57,700 | $47,240–$69,100 |
| Ohio | $57,630 | $41,750–$99,760 |
| Oklahoma | $57,200 | $50,400–$65,000 |
| Illinois | $54,080 | $54,080–$104,420 |
| Maine | $47,330 | $35,820–$65,860 |
| Texas | $47,330 | $37,500–$51,180 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.