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Survey Researchers Salary in MI

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Survey Researchers in MI have a median annual salary of $101,550, with 150 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $57,050 at the 10th percentile to $155,830 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$101,550

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$48.82

Employment

150

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$57,050
10th
$76,210
25th
$101,550
Median
$125,610
75th
$155,830
90th

Local compared with national

MI

$101,550

Median annual · 2025

United States

$69,460

Median annual · 2025

The MI median is 46.2% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $32,090).

Top skills

  1. 1.Reading ComprehensionImportance 4.3
  2. 2.Active ListeningImportance 4.3
  3. 3.WritingImportance 4.3
  4. 4.SpeakingImportance 4.3
  5. 5.Critical ThinkingImportance 4.3
  6. 6.MathematicsImportance 4.0
  7. 7.Active LearningImportance 3.9
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.9
  9. 9.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.8
  10. 10.CoordinationImportance 3.4
  11. 11.Learning StrategiesImportance 3.3
  12. 12.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.3

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Job zone
5

Technology used

  • Acarda CallAssist
  • Acarda ForbiddenCalls
  • Adobe ColdFusion
  • Apian SurveyPro
  • Argus Perceptual Mapper
  • Askia Design
  • Askia Vista
  • Askia Web
  • Askiaanalyse
  • Askiaface
  • Askiavoice
  • C++
  • CfMC COSI
  • CfMC SoundSurvent
  • COMCON DataFriend

Common tasks

  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  • Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  • Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  • Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  • Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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