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GraduateSmart
$133K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+7%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
UX Researchers study how users interact with products through interviews, usability tests, and surveys. Their insights guide product design decisions. Strong demand in tech, healthcare, and finance sectors.
$74K
Starting
$133K
Average
$192K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in User Experience Design
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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NN/g UX Certification
Nielsen Norman Group
Field
Technology & Computer Science
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+7%
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Pay range
$74K–$192K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+7%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Same SOC as UX Designer (id 38): 15-1255. BLS does not separate UX research from design.