Occupation information for

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.

Currently Employed: 554

Yearly Projected Openings: 30

Typical Hourly Wage: $22.39 - $40.29

Typical Annual Salary: $46,600 - $83,800

• Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
• Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
• Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
• Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
• Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
• Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
• Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
• Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
• Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
• Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.

• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Scanners
• Tablet computers

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Desktop publishing software
• Presentation software
• Project management software