salary$141,960 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$251,750per year
Jobs in the area12,710people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford San Jose?
OK. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 25.7% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $141,960 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $66,660 and $251,750.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 25.7% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.