Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists job reaches Level III at $73,466 to $153,754 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 13-1161 · 13 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$64,834$85,468$106,122$126,756
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$55,370$75,546$95,722$115,898
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$46,613$64,252$81,890$99,528
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$78,396$116,085$153,754$191,444
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$69,576$100,028$130,458$160,909
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$64,293$90,044$115,794$141,544
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$45,261$66,623$87,984$109,346
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$54,309$72,239$90,148$108,077
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$48,631$66,269$83,887$101,525
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$57,221$77,709$98,176$118,664
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$65,396$87,506$109,616$131,727
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$37,794$55,620$73,466$91,292
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
$51,356$70,512$89,648$108,805

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What this occupation covers

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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