Paid Studies Near Me
Looking for paid studies near you? StudySnag lists in-person focus groups, clinical trials, and interviews in major US cities, plus online studies open to everyone — so there's always something whether or not there's a facility nearby. Pick your city below or browse the full feed.
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Focus Group in Wyoming for Driver's Safety - $150
How do you prioritize safety while driving? Join a 2-hour market research study for Wyoming residents in November 2026 to share your thoughts on driver safety. Receive $150 for your time and feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group in Prosper & Beaverton on Salty Snacks - up to $200
What are your favorite salty snacks? Join a 30–45-minute in-store shopping study in Prosper, TX, or Beaverton, OR, from October 26-30. Receive $175-$200 for your time and feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group for Expectant Mothers on Shopping - up to $200
How do you shop for household essentials as a parent? Join a 5-day online bulletin board study for expecting parents and parents from November 2-8. Receive $150-$200 for sharing your shopping habits and opinions. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group in Irvine on Health Products - $250
What health products do you use and trust? Join a 90-minute in-person focus group in Irvine, California, on various dates in November. Receive $250 for your time and feedback. Spots are limited, so sign up soon! If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group on Restaurants - $150
What are your thoughts on restaurants and dining experiences? Join a 90-minute online focus group for participants nationwide on October 27, 28, or 29. Receive $150 for your time and feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group on Arlington on SUV and Pickup Trucks - $275
Do you own an SUV or pickup truck in Texas? Join an in-person automotive research study in Arlington, TX, from November 16-19, 2026, to share your thoughts on vehicle design and future programs. Receive $175-$275 for a 1- or 2-hour session. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group in LA on Entertainment for Parents - $165
How do your young children enjoy entertainment? Join an in-person research study in Los Angeles for parents of children ages 3-6, along with 1-2 of their friends, on November 3. Receive $165 for a 30-minute session and a mandatory pre-task. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group in LA on Entertainment - $125
What are your thoughts on entertainment? Join a 60-minute in-person research study at Adler Weiner in Westwood, Los Angeles, on October 27, 28, or 29. Receive $125 for your time and feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Focus Group in LA on Gaming / Entertainment - #325
Are you interested in gaming and entertainment? Join an in-home research study in Los Angeles from November 2-6, featuring a 2.5-hour interview and 30-minute homework assignment. Receive $325 for your time and feedback. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
What paid studies near me pay, by type
One averaged range hides most of what matters. These are the formats you'll actually be offered.
| Format | Typical pay | Time | What it involves |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-person, in your metro | $75–$300 | 1–2 hours | Focus groups, interviews, and product tests at a research facility. Concentrated in large metros — if you are not in one, there will be genuinely less of this. |
| Clinical visits near you | $100–$2,000+ | One visit to several months | Trials at hospitals and dedicated research sites. Geographically tied, well paid, and screened on health criteria. |
| Remote but state-restricted | $50–$200 | 30–90 min | Video interviews and focus groups open only to residents of your state, usually for licensing or regulatory reasons. Counts as 'near you' without requiring travel. |
| Fully online, anywhere in the US | $10–$150 | 15–60 min | Open regardless of location. This is what fills the gap when nothing in-person is running nearby, and it is most of what exists outside the big metros. |
How paid studies near me actually work
Searching for studies near you turns up two quite different things, and separating them saves a lot of wasted effort. In-person research clusters where the facilities are — a handful of large metros — so results for 'near me' are dominated by cities you may not live in. Everything else is remote, and for remote studies proximity is irrelevant; what matters is which state you live in, because a great many studies restrict eligibility by state. The practical approach is to check what is running in your metro, then filter the remote listings by your state and treat that as your real pool.
Who gets selected
For in-person work, being able to reach the facility reliably at the scheduled time is most of it — recruiters weight no-show risk heavily and will not book someone travelling two hours for a $75 session. For remote work, state residency is usually the binding constraint. If you live outside a major metro, the honest position is that your opportunity is mostly online, and that is not a small pool: it is the majority of paid research now.
How to spot a scam
Local listings are where scams concentrate, because 'near me' searches lead people to classified ads rather than to research firms. Legitimate in-person studies take place at a named facility, clinic, or campus building — never a private residence, a hotel room, or a car park. Nobody should ask you to pay a deposit to hold a session slot, and no legitimate study pays by sending you a cheque to deposit and partially return. More on spotting research scams.
How this compares
This page answers where; the others answer what. If you already know you want survey work, focus groups, market research, or psychology studies, those pages go deeper on the format, the pay, and the screening. Use this one to work out what is actually available in your area first, then follow the format that fits.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find paid research studies near me?+
Browse by your city below, or create a free account and filter by online vs in-person and location. Online studies are available anywhere in the US.
Are there in-person paid studies in my city?+
We list in-person focus groups and clinical trials in major metros. Even if there's none nearby today, online studies are always open to you.
How much do local studies pay?+
In-person focus groups typically pay $75–$300, clinical trials more, and online studies $50–$300. Each listing shows the payout up front.
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How do I find paid research studies near me?
You can find paid research studies near you — in-person focus groups ($75–$300), clinical trials, and interviews in major US cities — plus online studies open to anyone in your state that you can do from home. StudySnag lists both in one feed, so there's always something whether or not a research facility is nearby, and you see the payout before you register.
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