salary$70,440 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Salinas, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,650per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Salinas?
Expensive. Rent of $2,412 a month takes 41.1% 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 Salinas, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Salinas, CA area is $70,440 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $38,000 and $132,650.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Salinas?
Typical rent of $2,412 a month takes 41.1% 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 Salinas, CA metro area.