salary$78,980 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,400per year
Jobs in the area6,470people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Cary?
Expensive. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 31.1% 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 Cary, NC?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $78,980 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $46,090 and $156,400.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 31.1% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.