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Occupational Report for Survey Researchers (19-3022) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Design or conduct surveys. May supervise interviewers who conduct the survey in person or over the telephone. May present survey results to client.

Employment Outlook for Survey Researchers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Survey Researchers There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Bilingual Field Interviewer 7/9/10 Greater Portland Area $13.50/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Survey Researchers The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Surveys That Pay! - $500 Compensation! 8/25/10 Eugene
Online Survey - Unwanted and Uncomfortable Sexual Experiences 8/11/10 Portland
788July 14-Survey Takers Wtd: Earn $5-$75 To Share Your Opinions In Online Surveys & Focus Groups 7/14/10 Portland
State of Oregon License Information for Survey Researchers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Survey Researchers
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.89 $17.16 $20.78 $23.92 $26.43 $20.23 $42,069
Multnomah / Washington 16.46 18.74 21.65 24.36 26.05 21.47 44,656
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Survey Researchers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 355 442 87 24.5% 9 11 19
Multnomah / Washington 150 192 42 28.0% 4 5 9
Lane 28 32 4 14.3% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 27 33 6 22.2% 1 1 1
Clackamas 21 27 6 28.6% 1 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Survey Researchers
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers
Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 355
Total, All Industries Private 352
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 342
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 16
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 318
Educational Requirements for Survey Researchers Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Survey Researchers
  • Analyze And Evaluate Economic Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Social Data
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Psychological Assessment Tools
  • Apply Research Methodology To Social Sciences
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Compile Mathematical And Statistical Data
  • Conduct Customer Surveys
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Market Research
  • Conduct Statistical Surveys
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Interpret Maps, Charts And Tables For Applied Analysis And Research
  • Interview Customers
  • Maintain Social Trend Awareness
  • Make Presentations
  • Manually Record Verbatim Records
  • Monitor Consumer And Marketing Trends
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
  • Present Technical Papers And Research Results
  • Provide Expert Testimony On Results Of Investigation
  • Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics And Indicators
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Data Collection Procedures For Social And Personal Information
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers for Survey Researchers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Survey Researchers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Survey Researchers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Economists 65%
Market Research Analysts 62%
Social Scientists And Related Workers, All Other 58%
Anthropologists And Archeologists 50%
Geographers 46%
Urban And Regional Planners 41%
Psychologists, All Other 40%
Statisticians 33%
Actuaries 32%
Social Science Research Assistants 31%