Shigoto Zukan
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Will AI replace survey researchers?AI replacement risk 99% and how the work is changing

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$69,460
25th–75th pct. $51,270–$99,760
Top pay (est.)
$170,100
Top 10% $130,860
Pay in 5 years
$73,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,400est.
$66,600–$89,900
Outlook score
28/100
★☆☆☆☆ Weak
AI replacement risk
99%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
−4.8%
600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Survey Researchers? AI replacement risk

99%
Very high
Ranked #840 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Survey Researchers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.9
Mathematics
4.6
Reading Comprehension
4.6
Writing
4.5
Active Listening
4.4
Active Learning
4.2
Speaking
4.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Sociology and Anthropology
5.1
English Language
5.0
Mathematics
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.6
Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Administrative
4.4
Psychology
4.3
Education and Training
4.2

What the work involves

Processing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Written ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
50%
Master's degree
38%
Doctoral degree
4%
Professional degree
4%
Post-master's certificate
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
27%
Up to 1 month
23%
6–12 months
12%
1–3 months
12%
3–6 months
12%
2–4 years
8%
Over 10 years
4%
1–2 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
40%
2–4 years
28%
6–12 months
20%
4–6 years
8%
6–8 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.