Survey Researchers Salary in Michigan

Survey researchers in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $111,760 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($101,790), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the survey researchers average at $103,410 and the median at $101,550 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,580.

Survey Researchers average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$111,760
Ann Arbor$101,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$111,760	$83,190	$83,190	$80,407	100
Ann Arbor	$101,790	$103,140	$77,430	$76,360	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Survey Researchers salary in other states

Survey Researchers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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