Survey Researcher
Quick Facts
Median Salary$86,991
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+10.48%
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What They Do
A Survey Researcher designs and conducts surveys, and analyzes data collected in surveys, including internet, phone, mail or personal interview surveys. Creates surveys designed to collect marketing information, information for scientific research, or public opinion information. Uses statistical analysis to look at how well a survey sample represents a larger population.
Core Tasks:
- Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
- Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
- Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
- Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
- Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
- Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
- Write proposals to win new projects.
- Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
- Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
- Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
- Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
What to expect as a Survey Researcher
1Earn a Bachelor's degree
35% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
156 openings for Survey Researchers
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