DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$50,000
vs National
-3.1%
National: $51,626BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-3.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,626
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Survey Researchers in Massachusetts earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% below the national average of $51,626. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH | $119,000 | 15 |
| CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| TECHFUSION | $66,810 | 1 |
| Westat | $66,500 | 7 |
| University of Massachusetts Medical School | $62,255 | 2 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $60,000 | 7 |
| UNIVERISTY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL | $57,138 | 1 |
| Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc. | $55,328 | 2 |
| Volunteers of America, Massachusetts | $55,000 | 4 |
| eClinicalWorks LLC | $54,430 | 3 |
| CHATTHREADS CORPORATION | $52,500 | 4 |
| Gandara Mental Health Center | $47,500 | 4 |
| American Institutes for Research | $45,011 | 65 |
| ADVANTAGENE, INC | $42,910 | 10 |
| BET INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | $42,910 | 1 |
| COMPTRYX, LLC | $42,900 | 3 |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | $41,600 | 1 |
| Institute for Human Centered Design | $38,000 | 1 |
| Kadence International Inc. | $36,000 | 4 |
| BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY | $31,200 | 2 |
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How much does a Survey Researchers make in Massachusetts?
The median Survey Researchers salary in Massachusetts is $50,000 based on 47 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Survey Researchers?
A Survey Researchers in Massachusetts earns 3.1% less than the national median of $51,626, or $34,130 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.