salary$68,600 a year$33 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,990per year
Jobs in the area1,800people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 24.4% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Columbia, SC area is $68,600 a year ($33 an hour). Most earn between $40,570 and $169,990.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 24.4% 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 Columbia, SC metro area.