salary$123,250 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$211,140per year
Jobs in the area24,120people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Oakland?
OK. Rent of $2,511 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 Oakland, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $123,250 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $60,680 and $211,140.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Oakland?
Typical rent of $2,511 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.