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Survey Researchers Salary in Washington, DC

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Survey Researchers in Washington, DC have a median annual salary of $97,780, with 620 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $44,730 at the 10th percentile to $171,320 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

$97,780

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$47.01

Employment

620

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$44,730
10th
$69,460
25th
$97,780
Median
$135,520
75th
$171,320
90th

Local compared with national

Washington, DC

$97,780

Median annual · 2025

United States

$69,460

Median annual · 2025

The Washington, DC median is 40.8% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $28,320).

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.

Survey Researchers salary in other locations

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