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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for research demography in the United States is $35.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $44.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Research Demography job involves studying population dynamics, such as birth rates, death rates, migration, and aging. Researchers in this field analyze demographic data to identify trends and inform policies related to public health, urban planning, labor markets, and social programs. They use statistical methods, surveys, and census data to interpret how populations change over time. This role is crucial for governments, NGOs, and businesses to make data-driven decisions impacting society.

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To thrive as a Research Demographer, you need a strong background in statistics, quantitative analysis, and social sciences, usually supported by a degree in demography, sociology, or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Stata and experience in handling large datasets are often essential. Excellent critical thinking, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills help you interpret and present findings effectively. These abilities are crucial for producing accurate demographic analyses that influence public policy, program development, and organizational decision-making.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Research Demography?

As a Research Demographer, your daily tasks often involve collecting, cleaning, and analyzing population data, designing and implementing demographic surveys, and creating detailed reports or presentations based on your findings. You may also use statistical models to interpret trends such as birth rates, mortality, migration, or aging and forecast future population changes. Collaboration is common, as you'll frequently work with other researchers, policy experts, and sometimes governmental agencies. Staying up-to-date with the latest data analysis methods and demographic trends is also important to produce reliable and impactful work.

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Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences

Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences

Meta

New York, NY

$210K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

122nd of 190 rated software companies

Job description

The Demography and Survey Science team's mission is to improve the way we make decisions and measure impact both within and outside of Meta. We collect and analyze rich survey and behavioral datasets to understand new challenges, solve problems, and shape decisions. We are looking for quantitative social scientists with experience answering complex research questions to join us in this effort.Our interdisciplinary team includes those with expertise in statistical inference, survey methodology, causal inference and econometrics, regression modeling, exploratory data analysis, and mathematical demography, among other areas. In this role, you'll own research end-to-end. This means you'll navigate trade-offs while designing projects, proposing appropriate methodologies, analyzing data, and communicating results to broad audiences in order to drive impactful decisions.Qualified candidates may include social scientists, applied statisticians, or other applied researchers with expertise in quantitative research methods, experience working with large datasets and relational databases, and experience with survey methodology (e.g., bias correction, sampling). We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate methodological rigor, demonstrated communication skills, and experience making research design choices that balance competing tradeoffs effectively.
Research Scientist, Demography and Survey Sciences Responsibilities:
  • Help shape the research agenda and drive research projects from end-to-end
  • Collaborate with product teams to define relevant questions about survey methodology and quantitative measurement
  • Deploy appropriate quantitative methodologies to answer those questions
  • Develop novel approaches where traditional methods won't do
  • Provide teams with usable measurement strategies and methodologies to meet their product and business decision needs
  • Deliver insights and recommendations clearly to relevant audiences

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in quantitative research, survey methodology, or a related field
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in the social sciences (e.g., Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Communication), or in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Informatics, Econometrics)
  • Demonstrated experience in designing original research to address complex questions
  • Demonstrated expertise in data manipulation and analysis software and programming languages (Python/R, SQL)
  • Expertise and applied experience in measurement (e.g., survey design and analysis, experiment design, bias correction, measurement models, data collection, log data) and statistical inference (e.g., causal, Bayesian, machine learning)
  • Experience initiating and driving research projects to completion with minimal guidance
  • Experience communicating analyses and results to any audience, including executives
  • Demonstrated experience in distilling and communicating research insights to influence the thinking, decision-making, and actions of diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with qualitative methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, cognitive testing
  • Experience working with online survey panel vendors (e.g., YouGov, Ipsos, Kantar, SSRS)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Experience translating often abstract stakeholder requests into actionable research plans
  • Experience working with stakeholders

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$210,000/year to $281,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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