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Survey Researchers
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-3022
43.2% AI Exposure — Very High
$69,460
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,500
Proj. Annual Openings
8,290
Employment (OEWS 2025)
57/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure43.2%
AI Resiliency57/100
Exposure BandVery High
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Writing
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Data Analyst, Market Survey Representative, Research Associate, Research Fellow, Research Interviewer, Research Scientist
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- •Confer with clients to exchange information.
- •Plan social sciences research.
- •Direct scientific activities.
Tools & Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotR · hotSAS · hotC++ · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft Project · hotMicrosoft Teams · hotOracle Java · hotPerl · hot
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 43.2% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $69,460 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 57/100 | N/A |