Survey Researchers
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $26,040; experienced workers reach $82,060. About 680 people do this job in Texas.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- -5%
- Openings a year
- 700
- Employed in 2024
- 8,800
Typical entry education: Master's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
5 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Critical Thinking4.3
- Reading Comprehension4.3
- Active Listening4.1
- Writing4.1
- Speaking4.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.8
- Mathematics4.3
- Judgment and Decision Making3.8
What the work is
Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
- 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.
- Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
- Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
- Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
- Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Bachelor's degree50%
- Master's degree42%
- Doctoral or professional8%
Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.
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