salary$87,160 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,020per year
Jobs in the area21,090people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Arlington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,666 a month takes 36.7% of the median market research analyst salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a market research analyst make in Arlington, VA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $87,160 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $50,500 and $162,020.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Arlington?
Typical rent of $2,666 a month takes 36.7% of the median market research analyst salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.