salary$79,710 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,330per year
Jobs in the area960people work this job
Can a market research analyst afford Santa Maria?
OK. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 29.9% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a market research analyst in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $79,710 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $44,900 and $156,330.
Can a market research analyst afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 29.9% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.