salary$102,390 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,440per year
Jobs in the area32,310people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Cambridge?
Expensive. Rent of $3,383 a month takes 39.6% 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 Cambridge, MA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $102,390 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $59,730 and $167,440.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Cambridge?
Typical rent of $3,383 a month takes 39.6% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.