Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $55,000–$120,020
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 369
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $79,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 19,920 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $78,760 and 4% above the GA statewide median of $75,850. It ranks #35 of 369 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE19,920 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Atlanta
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Strength Of Nature | $151,525 | 5 |
| Ispring Water Systems | $70,000 | 7 |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in other GA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $79,040 |
| Savannah, GA | $70,860 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $68,080 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $65,810 |
| Gainesville, GA | $64,570 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $62,180 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $62,150 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $60,920 |
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Questions
What is the average Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $79,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 19,920 jobs pay between $55,000 and $120,020. The 10th percentile is $37,700 and the 90th is $155,680.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $78,760 and 4% above the GA statewide median of $75,850. It ranks #35 of 369 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists make an hour in Atlanta?
About $38.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.44–$57.70 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists the most in Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Strength Of Nature ($151,525), Ispring Water Systems ($70,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.