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Title: UX Researcher jobs in the United States | Deftridge
Summary: 57 part-time UX Researcher tasks in the United States, from $37 to $167 an hour. Typical rate $65 an hour; median market wage $44. Rate shown up front.

United States · **Updated November 4, 2026**

# Part-time UX Researcher jobs in United States

57 open UX Researcher tasks are listed for the United States, from $37 to $167 an hour. The typical rate for a senior UX Researcher here is **$65 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $43.86. At five hours a week that is about **$1,410 a month**.

**$65/hr** typical rate, senior level

**$43.86/hr** market median wage

**$37–$167** range of open task rates

**57** open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States

## Open UX Researcher tasks in United States

Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United States.

[See all 57](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=ux-researcher&place=united-states)

Regular Posted Nov 3

### [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-new-york-dt-9468351/)

Senior · UX Researcher

Telecom software company in IoT connectivity · 51–200 employees

**$65–$83** / hour

About $1,600 a month at 5 h a week

- 3–7 h a week

- Remote · New York only

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-new-york-dt-9468351/)

One-off Posted Nov 2

### [UX Research Repository Setup · Energy](https://deftridge.com/job/ux-research-repository-setup-california-dt-5144659/)

Senior · UX Researcher

Renewable energy developer in wind · 501–1,000 employees

**$63–$82** / hour

About $440–$870 in total

- about 9 h in total

- Remote · California only

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/ux-research-repository-setup-california-dt-5144659/)

One-off Posted Nov 2

### [Survey Design and Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-atlanta-dt-9227340/)

Manager · UX Researcher

Games studio making strategy games · 5,000+ employees

**$86–$107** / hour

About $770–$1,540 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Hybrid · Atlanta

- Starts next week

- Top 25% for the role

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-atlanta-dt-9227340/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Usability Test Round · E-commerce](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-california-dt-4084227/)

Specialist · UX Researcher

Growth-stage subscription commerce company for outdoor gear · 501–1,000 employees

**$59–$72** / hour

About $660–$1,310 in total

- about 15 h in total

- Remote · California only

- Starts within 2 weeks

- Top 25% for the role

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-california-dt-4084227/)

Bundle Posted Nov 3

### [Customer Interview Programme (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-new-york-dt-4359924/)

Senior · UX Researcher

Boutique advisory firm for energy companies · 5,000+ employees

**$62–$78** / hour

About $840–$1,680 a month

- 12–24 h a month

- Remote · New York only

- Starts within 7 days

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-new-york-dt-4359924/)

One-off Posted Oct 29

### [Competitor Experience Review](https://deftridge.com/job/competitor-experience-review-texas-dt-2458934/)

Manager · UX Researcher

Finance advisory firm for retailers · 201–500 employees

**$81–$95** / hour

About $530–$1,060 in total

- about 9 h in total

- Remote · Texas only

- Starts within 7 days

- 3 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/competitor-experience-review-texas-dt-2458934/)

One-off Posted Oct 14

### [Persona and Journey Map · Logistics](https://deftridge.com/job/persona-and-journey-map-north-dakota-dt-4642252/)

Senior · UX Researcher

Warehousing operator for e-commerce brands · 201–500 employees

**$65–$75** / hour

About $560–$1,120 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Remote · North Dakota only

- Starts within 7 days

- Shortlisting

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/persona-and-journey-map-north-dakota-dt-4642252/)

One-off Posted Oct 30

### [Survey Design and Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-united-states-dt-6731889/)

Senior · UX Researcher

Fashion retailer with 120 stores · 201–500 employees

**$65–$84** / hour

About $600–$1,190 in total

- about 12 h in total

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 7 days

- Top 25% for the role

- 13 interested

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-united-states-dt-6731889/)

Bundle Posted Nov 3

### [Customer Interview Programme · Media](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-7049860/)

Manager · UX Researcher

B2B media company in education · 51–200 employees

**$78–$97** / hour

About $1,050–$2,100 a month

- 12–24 h a month

- Remote · United States

- Starts within 2 weeks

[View task](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-7049860/)

### All 57 open UX Researcher tasks for United States

Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done.

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-new-york-dt-9468351/)$65-$83/hr · remote in New York

- [UX Research Repository Setup](https://deftridge.com/job/ux-research-repository-setup-california-dt-5144659/)$63-$82/hr · remote in California

- [Survey Design and Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-atlanta-dt-9227340/)$86-$107/hr · hybrid in Atlanta

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-california-dt-4084227/)$59-$72/hr · remote in California

- [Customer Interview Programme (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-new-york-dt-4359924/)$62-$78/hr · remote in New York

- [Competitor Experience Review](https://deftridge.com/job/competitor-experience-review-texas-dt-2458934/)$81-$95/hr · remote in Texas

- [Persona and Journey Map](https://deftridge.com/job/persona-and-journey-map-north-dakota-dt-4642252/)$65-$75/hr · remote in North Dakota

- [Survey Design and Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-united-states-dt-6731889/)$65-$84/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-7049860/)$78-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-california-dt-7860818/)$63-$73/hr · remote in California

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-jacksonville-nc-dt-9095432/)$45-$54/hr · hybrid in Jacksonville

- [Weekly Research Support (Dovetail)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-3155744/)$61-$76/hr · remote in the US

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-tallahassee-dt-4396278/)$53-$61/hr · hybrid in Tallahassee

- [Survey Design and Analysis (Typeform)](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-independence-dt-5756046/)$70-$80/hr · hybrid in Independence

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-8237114/)$62-$77/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-chicago-dt-6683695/)$85-$94/hr · hybrid in Chicago

- [Survey Design and Analysis](https://deftridge.com/job/survey-design-and-analysis-california-dt-9579081/)$78-$101/hr · remote in California

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-4262661/)$60-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-9156300/)$76-$93/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-3285109/)$63-$69/hr · remote in the US

- [UX Research Repository Setup](https://deftridge.com/job/ux-research-repository-setup-united-states-dt-5104053/)$82-$99/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-federal-way-dt-5503154/)$93-$108/hr · hybrid in Federal Way

- [Customer Interview Programme (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-austin-dt-7057448/)$66-$81/hr · hybrid in Austin

- [UX Research Repository Setup](https://deftridge.com/job/ux-research-repository-setup-united-states-dt-1072943/)$65-$78/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-1854301/)$51-$61/hr · remote in the US

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-united-states-dt-3446617/)$81-$97/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Research Support (Dovetail)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-nashville-dt-3598828/)$68-$81/hr · hybrid in Nashville

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-8215102/)$61-$78/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-9393059/)$67-$78/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-3861810/)$77-$91/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-denver-dt-5322177/)$82-$101/hr · hybrid in Denver

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-san-francisco-dt-9127493/)$142-$167/hr · on site in San Francisco

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-huntsville-dt-1378199/)$54-$68/hr · hybrid in Huntsville

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-wichita-dt-2544316/)$42-$49/hr · hybrid in Wichita

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-pennsylvania-dt-7029516/)$73-$89/hr · remote in Pennsylvania

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-5103178/)$86-$95/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-4922201/)$57-$69/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-new-york-dt-7421029/)$53-$61/hr · remote in New York

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-new-jersey-dt-2229722/)$60-$77/hr · remote in New Jersey

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-2393773/)$63-$71/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-4421585/)$75-$88/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-tampa-dt-2027608/)$72-$82/hr · hybrid in Tampa

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-3918426/)$73-$86/hr · remote in the US

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-chattanooga-dt-8313992/)$56-$66/hr · hybrid in Chattanooga

- [Customer Interview Programme (Zoom)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-8609117/)$75-$93/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-united-states-dt-2567955/)$51-$64/hr · remote in the US

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-menifee-dt-8280974/)$75-$87/hr · hybrid in Menifee

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-8702128/)$61-$76/hr · remote in the US

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-miami-dt-7822673/)$55-$71/hr · hybrid in Miami

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-east-hampton-dt-8482254/)$68-$78/hr · hybrid in East Hampton

- [Competitor Experience Review (Figma)](https://deftridge.com/job/competitor-experience-review-united-states-dt-7024389/)$55-$70/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-washington-dc-dt-8428974/)$82-$95/hr · on site in Washington, D.C.

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-1247877/)$52-$61/hr · remote in the US

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-united-states-dt-3229163/)$59-$73/hr · remote in the US

- [Usability Test Round](https://deftridge.com/job/usability-test-round-saginaw-dt-3672247/)$37-$48/hr · hybrid in Saginaw

- [Customer Interview Programme](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-interview-programme-washington-dc-dt-9238141/)$63-$71/hr · hybrid in Washington, D.C.

- [Weekly Research Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-research-support-harrisburg-dt-1765091/)$63-$73/hr · hybrid in Harrisburg

## What UX Researcher pays in United States

Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10th | $24.16 | $520 | $50,300 |
| 25th | $32.49 | $700 | $67,600 |
| Median | $43.86 | $950 | $91,200 |
| 75th | $60.31 | $1,310 | $125,400 |
| 90th | $86.57 | $1,880 | $180,100 |

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/).

### Deftridge rate by level

| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Specialist | $55 | $1,190 |
| Senior | $65 | $1,410 |
| Manager | $75 | $1,630 |

### About this role

Interviews, usability tests and surveys that tell a product team what users need. Usual tools: Dovetail, Zoom, Miro, Figma.

[All UX Researcher rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/)

## Working on the side in United States

What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice.

Checked on official pages, November 2026

- Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

- An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes)

Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/)

## UX Researcher rates nearby

- [California 31 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/california/)

- [New York 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/new-york/)

- [Texas 27 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/texas/)

- [Florida 28 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/florida/)

- [Illinois 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/illinois/)

- [Washington 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/washington/)

- [Arizona 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/arizona/)

- [Massachusetts 25 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/massachusetts/)

- [Colorado 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/colorado/)

- [North Carolina 26 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/ux-researcher/north-carolina/)

## Other Data & Analytics roles in United States

- [BI Analyst $75/hr typical · 104 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/bi-analyst/united-states/)

- [Data Analyst $95/hr typical · 527 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/data-analyst/united-states/)

- [Market Research Analyst $65/hr typical · 54 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/market-research-analyst/united-states/)

- [Pricing & Competitive Analyst $115/hr typical · 79 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pricing-and-competitive-analyst/united-states/)

- [Growth & Product Analyst $90/hr typical · 73 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/growth-product-analyst/united-states/)

- [Marketing Analyst $90/hr typical · 88 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/marketing-analyst/united-states/)

- [Customer Churn Analyst $80/hr typical · 64 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/customer-churn-analyst/united-states/)

- [KPI Dashboard Owner $95/hr typical · 79 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/kpi-dashboard-owner/united-states/)

## Questions about pay, fees and privacy

The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.
