Explore UX Researcher Jobs

UX researchers help organizations understand people’s needs, behaviors, and experiences so teams can build more useful products and services. Explore UX Researcher opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more. Find positions where you can turn research into actionable insights and influence product strategy.

What Does a UX Researcher Do?

UX researchers plan and conduct studies that reveal how people interact with products and where experiences can improve. Common methods include user interviews, surveys, usability testing, field research, and analysis of behavioral or product data. They synthesize findings into clear recommendations, journey maps, research reports, or presentations that help design, product, and engineering teams make informed decisions.

Skills for UX Researcher Roles

Employers often look for strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, thoughtful study design, and the ability to communicate findings to varied audiences. Experience with usability testing, interview facilitation, survey methods, data analysis, and research tools can be valuable. UX researchers also benefit from collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, and the ability to connect user needs with business and product goals.

UX Researcher Career Opportunities

UX researchers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on a particular product, customer group, research method, or stage of the product lifecycle. With experience, professionals may advance into senior or lead researcher positions, research management, or broader insights and product strategy roles.

Find UX Researcher Jobs on Ladders

Search UX Researcher jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that matches your research expertise and career goals.

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$97K - $193K *

Drive excellence in clinical research as a Senior CRA, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the study lifecycle. Collaborate with sites and teams to enhance patient safety and data integrity, in...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $125K *

Manage clinical monitoring and site management processes, ensuring compliance with protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulations. Conduct remote/on-site visits, facilitate communication, and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a cutting-edge Clinical Research Laboratory, driving innovation in testing services, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enh...

Chandler, AZRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $294K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$195K - $312K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $174K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $223K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $265K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a UX researcher do?question toggle

    A UX researcher studies users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences through methods such as interviews, surveys, usability tests, and data analysis. They share findings and recommendations to help teams improve products and services.

  • What qualifications are common for UX researcher jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but roles commonly seek experience with research planning, qualitative or quantitative methods, usability testing, analysis, and communicating insights. Employers may value a related degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • What skills are important for UX researchers?question toggle

    Important skills often include study design, interviewing, usability testing, survey research, data interpretation, clear communication, collaboration, and translating user evidence into practical recommendations.

  • Where do UX researchers work?question toggle

    UX researchers work in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. They may be part of product, design, research, or customer insights teams.

  • How can I find UX researcher jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse UX Researcher openings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more and review roles aligned with your experience and career goals.