Video Game Researcher

What We Do

Video Game Researchers test the market place to determine need for quality and subject of game material. They may also perform research tasks to find the latest technology and design tactics.

Work Environment

Video Game Researchers might work within large corporations that make or sell video games, or within companies that perform marketing research professionally.

How to Become

Video Game Researchers require marketing, business, or video game design experience as well as a bachelor's degree in business, management, psychology, or administration.

Job Outlook

This position has a predicted growth rate of 12% by 2022.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Video Game Researcher was $ 17,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide are 70% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Video Game Researchers can gain Professional Research Certification for greater advancement opportunities.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Video Game Researcher.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Video Game Researcher from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Video Game Researcher:
Below are the salaries for Video Game Researcher, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 17,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 62,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Alaska - $ 13,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 13,000.00
Arizona - $ 14,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 14,000.00
Arkansas - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
California - $ 19,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 19,000.00
Colorado - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Connecticut - $ 20,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 20,000.00
DC - $ 22,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 22,000.00
Delaware - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Florida - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
Georgia - $ 20,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 20,000.00
Hawaii - $ 11,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 11,000.00
Idaho - $ 12,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 12,000.00
Illinois - $ 20,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 20,000.00
Indiana - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Iowa - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Kansas - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
Kentucky - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Louisiana - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Maine - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Maryland - $ 18,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 18,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 21,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 21,000.00
Michigan - $ 18,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 18,000.00
Minnesota - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Mississippi - $ 18,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 18,000.00
Missouri - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Montana - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Nebraska - $ 13,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 13,000.00
Nevada - $ 13,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 13,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
New Jersey - $ 19,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 19,000.00
New Mexico - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
New York - $ 21,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 21,000.00
North Carolina - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
North Dakota - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Ohio - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
Oregon - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
South Carolina - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
South Dakota - $ 13,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 13,000.00
Tennessee - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
Texas - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Utah - $ 13,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 13,000.00
Vermont - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Virginia - $ 17,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 17,000.00
Washington - $ 18,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 18,000.00
West Virginia - $ 16,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 16,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 15,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 15,000.00
Wyoming - $ 14,000.00 (Low Confidence (less than 75 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Video Game Researcher salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Video Game Researcher $ 14,000.00

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