salary$79,440 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,860per year
Can a market research analyst afford Carlsbad?
Expensive. Rent of $3,582 a month takes 54.1% 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 Carlsbad, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $79,440 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $42,700 and $162,860.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Carlsbad?
Typical rent of $3,582 a month takes 54.1% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.