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Survey Researchers

Survey Researchers score 63 out of 100, which is high exposure to AI. That ranks #82 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 16 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 12 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 5 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

63/ 100
High
Rank
#82of 923 jobs
US workers
8,290BLS, May 2025
Median pay
$69,460a year
In real AI use
5 of 16tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

  • AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (25%)
  • AI can speed this up with extra software: 12 (75%)
  • Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)
  • Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • Write proposals to win new projects.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
  • Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
  • Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
  • Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task

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Questions about survey researchers and AI

Will AI replace survey researchers?

Probably not entirely, but the job is likely to change a lot. Survey Researchers score 63 out of 100 (high exposure), #82 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 16 of the job's 16 tasks, 4 of them on its own. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which survey researchers tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis"; "Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting"; "Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers".

Which survey researchers tasks are hardest for AI?

Every task in this job has some AI exposure, though 12 of them need extra software built around the AI.

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 5 of the 16 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as survey researchers, and what do they earn?

About 8,290 people in the US, with median pay of $69,460 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

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