Market research analyst earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level market research analyst earnings begin at:

$73.84 per hour

$153,590 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level market research analyst earnings begin at:

$61.21 per hour

$127,320 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level market research analyst earnings begin at:

$38.30 per hour

$79,670 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level market research analyst earnings begin at:

$28.63 per hour

$59,550 per year

10th percentile

Starting level market research analyst earnings begin at:

$20.85 per hour

$43,360 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Market research analyst salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Delaware $80,920
Washington $79,670
New Jersey $79,360
District of Columbia $78,870
New York $78,870
California $77,050
Minnesota $76,920
Colorado $76,450
Massachusetts $76,220
Maine $74,060
Virginia $64,950
Connecticut $63,970
New Hampshire $63,460
Oregon $63,430
Rhode Island $63,240
Alaska $62,620
Maryland $62,610
Michigan $62,320
Texas $62,320
Arkansas $62,220
Pennsylvania $62,140
North Carolina $62,100
Georgia $62,010
Illinois $61,970
Ohio $61,460
Iowa $61,180
Vermont $60,980
Florida $60,950
North Dakota $60,740
Nevada $60,740
Wisconsin $60,740
Arizona $60,360
Hawaii $60,360
Utah $60,360
Tennessee $60,330
South Dakota $60,130
Kansas $60,110
Missouri $59,800
South Carolina $58,420
Nebraska $58,280
Indiana $58,090
Montana $55,490
Kentucky $54,820
Wyoming $54,490
Alabama $51,440
Oklahoma $49,750
Louisiana $49,560
Idaho $49,410
Mississippi $49,250
New Mexico $48,880
West Virginia $46,320
Guam $37,720
Virgin Islands, U.S. $33,930
Puerto Rico $28,390

How do market research analyst salaries compare to similar careers?

Market research analysts earn 7% less than similar careers in Washington. On average, they make less than actuaries but more than accountants.

Career Median Salary
Actuary salary $103K
Business analyst salary $103K
Economist salary $103K
Financial analyst salary $99K
Statistician salary $95K
Market research analyst salary $80K
Underwriter salary $81K
Advertising sales agent salary $81K
Auditor salary $80K
Accountant salary $80K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)