Live job postings
29
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.02%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$80k
$80,000
Salary range
$80k – $140k
$80,000 – $140,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
User research (qualitative & quantitative methods)Usability testing & moderationSurvey design & statistical analysisStakeholder communication & reportingData synthesis & thematic analysisUser journey mapping & persona developmentFigma or prototyping tools (basic)A/B testing & experimentationAccessibility evaluation (WCAG)Content strategy / UX writing
AI impact on this career
AI is automating parts of data analysis and synthesis, reducing time spent on thematic coding and survey analysis, but human judgment remains essential for framing research questions and interpreting nuanced user behavior. Tools like LLM-assisted interview summarizers and automated usability test analytics are becoming common, shifting the UX researcher role toward more strategic oversight and away from manual analysis. Researchers who add value by contextualizing AI-generated insights and advocating for users in product decisions will remain in demand, while purely executional roles may face more competition.
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