Key Takeaways
- Average salary for UX researchers in the US was USD 112,000 in 2023.
- UX researcher employment in the US grew 15% from 2022 to 2023, reaching 45,000 professionals.
- Median salary for senior UX researchers globally was USD 135,000 in 2023.
- The global UX research tools market was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.8%.
- In 2023, the user research services segment accounted for 42% of the total UX market revenue worldwide.
- North America dominated the UX research market with a 38% share in 2022, driven by high tech adoption.
- 65% of UX research now uses qualitative methods primarily in 2023.
- A/B testing conducted in 78% of UX research projects annually.
- Usability testing sessions averaged 8 participants per study in 2023.
- Figma holds 72% market share among UX research prototyping tools in 2023.
- UserTesting platform used by 45% of Fortune 500 companies for UX research in 2023.
- Miro adopted by 68% of UX teams for collaborative research in 2023.
- AI in UX research rose to 45% adoption for synthesis 2023.
- Remote user research to dominate 92% of studies by 2025.
- Personalization UX research demand up 40% by 2024.
With remote roles rising and pay climbing, UX research demand surged in 2023.
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