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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Survey Researchers Salary in California

In California, survey researchers earn a median of $77,180 per year.

Median (California)
$77,180
Bottom 10%
$44,700
Top 10%
$129,120
Employed in California
1,090

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, survey researchers earn a median of $77,180 — 22% above the national median of $63,380. Locally the range runs $44,700 to $129,120. About 1,090 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #9 of 31 states for survey researchers pay — roughly the 73th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Jersey, $102,410) by 33%. State employment of about 1,090 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$63,380
US bottom 10%
$36,950
US top 10%
$118,730

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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