salary$93,110 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,870per year
Jobs in the area2,740people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Durham?
OK. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 23.2% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $93,110 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $50,080 and $178,870.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 23.2% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.