SOC 19-3022
Survey Researchers
Risk Score
⚠️51/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥7,720
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$63K
$37K – $119K
Projected Growth
📈-5.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖84/100
High exposure
💡 Survey Researchers face a risk score of 51/100 — 7 points above the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $63K ($17K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Survey Researchers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated data interpretation and insight generation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 7,720 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Survey Researchers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Automated laboratory instrumentation and workflows
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Fieldwork in unstructured natural environments
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 75% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 82% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 80% |