salary$76,580 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$128,100per year
Jobs in the area3,440people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 19.8% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $76,580 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $45,920 and $128,100.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 19.8% of the median market research analyst salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.