salary$78,980 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,400per year
Jobs in the area6,470people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Raleigh?
OK. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 27.7% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $78,980 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $46,090 and $156,400.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 27.7% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.