Market Research Analyst
Market Research Analysts
SOC 13-1161
How Much Does a Market Research Analyst Make?
The national median salary for a Market Research Analyst is $74,680 per year ($35.90/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 14% above the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's in marketing, stats, business, or social science
PRC certification from AMA available
Market Research Analyst Job Outlook
Much faster than avg — the BLS projects 8% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's significantly faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 86,300 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Data-driven marketing; consumer behavior analytics
What It's Like to Work as a Market Research Analyst
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
Many positions can be performed remotely, making this a strong option for location-independent work.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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