Survey Researchers Salary in New York

Survey researchers in New York earn the most in New York (average $92,340 a year) and the least in Albany ($89,840), across the 2 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the survey researchers average at $90,370 and the median at $86,890 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,580.

Survey Researchers average salary by city in New York

New York$92,340
Albany$89,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$92,340	$87,620	$74,320	$69,299	113
Albany	$89,840	$86,890	$73,420	$67,690	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. 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 New York

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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