Live job postings
199
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.02%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$60k
$60,000
Salary range
$50k – $70k
$50,000 – $70,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
User Research Methodologies (e.g., contextual inquiry, usability testing, diary studies)Qualitative & Quantitative Data AnalysisCross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder ManagementStrategic Thinking & Research PlanningUX Design Principles & Prototyping Tools (e.g., Figma, Miro)Accessibility & Inclusive DesignAI/ML Literacy for Research (e.g., prompting, evaluating AI-generated insights)Survey & Experiment Design (e.g., A/B testing, statistical analysis)Information Architecture & Content StrategyProduct Management & Roadmap Influence
AI impact on this career
AI is automating parts of UX research — particularly data synthesis, thematic coding, and initial pattern identification. Tools like Looppanel and Dovetail use LLMs to generate research summaries from recordings, reducing manual analysis time by up to 60%. However, AI cannot replace the strategic framing of research questions, contextual understanding of user behaviors, or the empathetic rapport needed in live interviews. The most resilient UX researchers will treat AI as a force multiplier, focusing on high-level synthesis and actionable recommendations.
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