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. Excludes “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists” (13-1161) and “Statisticians” (15-2041). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 3.2% Openings Per Year 19
Wages	Median Hourly $35 per hour Average Annual $72,510 per year
Education Needed	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Education Available in Washington	Business Statistics Business/Managerial Economics Economics, General Marketing Research Statistics, General
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