Survey Researchers
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 2 of 16 tasks
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 7.7% of the role's time · $38.6M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 4.6% of the role's time · $22.8M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 11.6% of the role's time · $58.0M
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.9% of the role's time · $54.4M
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 10.3% of the role's time · $51.3M
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.5% of the role's time · $42.3M
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.0% of the role's time · $35.1M · waiting on a check
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $34.0M · waiting on a check
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $30.4M
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.6% of the role's time · $28.2M
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $27.7M
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $25.7M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Write proposals to win new projects.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $17.9M
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $17.3M · waiting on a check
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $8.4M · waiting on a check
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $7.4M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2740 | $204M | $25.0M | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 1080 | $97.8M | $12.0M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1430 | $88.8M | $10.9M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 600 | $41.5M | $5.1M | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 260 | $17.0M | $2.1M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 230 | $16.9M | $2.1M | $0 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 130 | $10.2M | $1.3M | $0 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 120 | $8.8M | $1.1M | $0 |
| Employment Services | 90 | $5.7M | $695k | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 50 | $4.8M | $592k | $0 |