$80,460 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$152,160per year
Jobs in the area8,270people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Austin?
OK. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 28.8% of the median market research analyst salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a market research analyst make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $80,460 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $44,990 and $152,160.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 28.8% of the median market research analyst salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.