Survey Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Survey Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Survey Analyst in the United States is $53,993 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Survey Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,720
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,284 to $58,561
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,997
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Survey Analyst Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,561 $4,880 $1,126 $28
Average $53,993 $4,499 $1,038 $26
25th Percentile $49,284 $4,107 $948 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Survey Analyst Salaries

A Survey Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Survey Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Survey Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,658
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,387
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,653
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,585
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,173
Levels Salary
Survey An... Level Survey Analyst$53,658
Marketing... Level Survey Analyst$71,387
Marketing... Level Survey Analyst$89,653
Marketing... Level Survey Analyst$109,585
Marketing... Level Survey Analyst$160,173
$53,658 0 yr
$71,387 < 2 yrs
$89,653 2-4 yrs
$109,585 5-8 yrs
$160,173 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Survey Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $68,102
  • San Francisco: $67,356
  • Oakland: $65,937

What Skills Can Increase a Survey Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.63% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.63%
Data Analysis 1.77%
Agile 1.31%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Survey Analyst's salary.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Management
$61,013
13%
Commitment
$59,393
10%
Agile
$58,853
9%
Listening
$58,853
9%
Product Development
$57,233
6%
Innovation
$57,233
6%
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Survey Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Survey Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Survey Analyst positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Survey Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Survey Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$70,191$34.030%
Internet$67,492$32.025%
Biotechnology$64,792$31.020%
Aerospace & Defense$62,092$30.015%
Energy & Utilities$59,393$29.010%

Survey Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Survey Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Survey Analyst

Salaries for a Survey Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $59,814 in 2023 to around $59,959 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Survey Analyst salary trends, .

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FAQ about Survey Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Survey Analyst?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Survey Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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