salary$82,990 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,370per year
Jobs in the area39,390people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 42.9% 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 Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $82,990 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $48,720 and $157,370.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 42.9% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.