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Survey Researcher

Social Analysis and Planning
Social Analysis
Survey Researcher

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.

At a Glance

Survey Researcher. Typical education: High school or GED. Top skills: Online Surveys (Evaluation Methods), Ability To Meet Deadlines, Electronic Reporting Systems.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

2

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Survey Researchers

Median Wage

$63,380/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-5.2%

Education

Master's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (8)

Online Surveys (Evaluation Methods)

5.0

Electronic Reporting Systems

4.8

Merchandising

4.6

Survey Data Collection

4.5

Merchandise Displays

4.3

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

4.2

Data Collection

3.9

Vendor Management

3.6

Common Skills (8)

Ability To Meet Deadlines

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.7

Scheduling

4.4

Information Gathering

4.0

Smartphone Operation

3.8

Communication

3.7

Research

3.5

Detail Oriented

3.4

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