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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-3022 Survey Researchers



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. Excludes "Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" (13-1161) and "Statisticians" (15-2041).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota   $41.96/hr$24.75/hr$29.28/hr$46.64/hr$48.38/hr$57.89/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services40$27.14/hr
Education and Health Services20$39.41/hr
Other Services30$48.38/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minnesota N/A$46.64/hr-0.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA N/A$40.86/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 50$40.86/hr0.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,590$39.68/hr7.9%
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24,650$39.57/hr13.8%
Statistical Assistants N/AN/A0.0%
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 240$105,396.32/yr3.6%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 7,690$38.70/hr6.2%
Personal Financial Advisors 6,360$45.87/hr12.3%
Actuaries 830$53.24/hr24.5%
Social Science Research Assistants 60$22.74/hr4.1%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,090$84,544.24/yr5.5%
Data Scientists 3,500$57.45/hr34.0%


  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  • Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  • Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.