User Experience (UX) Researcher
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
At a Glance
User Experience (UX) Researcher earns an average of $53,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.8 years. Top skills: Research, User Experience (UX), UI/UX Research.
$53,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.8 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Median Wage
$98,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
User Experience (UX)
UI/UX Research
User Research
Usability
Usability Testing
Behavioral Analytics
Surveys
Prototyping
Quantitative Data Analysis
User Experience (UX) Design
Wireframing
Social Sciences
Marketing
Quantitative Research
Research Methodologies
Card Sorting
Statistics
Blogs
Python (Programming Language)
Common Skills (9)
Research
Communication
Detail Oriented
Verbal Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
Curiosity
Presentations
Certifications (1)
Security Clearance
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to build these skills?
Sign up to find courses that teach these skills, track your progress, and build a skills passport aligned to User Experience (UX) Researcher.
Get Started Free