DOL Median (California)
$82,500
vs National
+59.8%
National: $51,626BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,567
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,500
+59.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,626
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Survey Researchers in California earns $82,500 in nominal terms, which is 59.8% above the national average of $51,626. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,567 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp LLC | $196,020 | 3 |
| NZXT, Inc. | $160,000 | 1 |
| LIEBERMAN RESEARCH WORLDWIDE | $155,000 | 2 |
| Airbnb, Inc. | $155,000 | 3 |
| Veritas Group, Inc. | $148,227 | 1 |
| HOVER Inc. | $140,000 | 1 |
| GOOGLE LLC | $138,500 | 25 |
| Facebook Inc. | $125,000 | 70 |
| SCIENTIFIC REVENUE | $120,000 | 2 |
| MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH | $119,000 | 15 |
| Public Policy Institute of California | $115,000 | 3 |
| Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teachin | $100,000 | 1 |
| Digital Promise Global | $95,000 | 2 |
| Apple Inc. | $90,000 | 1 |
| Mapbox, Inc. | $90,000 | 1 |
| The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | $80,000 | 4 |
| YOUGOV AMERICA, INC> | $80,000 | 2 |
| Groupon | $76,000 | 1 |
| HOPELAB FOUNDATION, INC. | $74,530 | 2 |
| SurveyMonkey Inc. | $73,684 | 5 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Survey Researchers
Carlstadt, NJ · $199,992Fremont, CA · $170,000Industry, CA · $160,000Santa Clara, CA · $148,227San Bruno, CA · $148,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Survey Researchers make in California?
The median Survey Researchers salary in California is $82,500 based on 165 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Survey Researchers?
A Survey Researchers in California earns 59.8% more than the national median of $51,626, or $59,567 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.