Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary
in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Middle 50%
- $60,560–$104,280
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 369
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro earn a median of $80,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 11% above the TX statewide median of $72,520. It ranks #27 of 369 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Austin
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Products L.p | $189,076 | 9 |
| Dell USA L.P | $175,222 | 9 |
| Dell Marketing L.p | $151,000 | 7 |
| Amazon | $115,300 | 16 |
| Aurora Energy Research | $89,050 | 11 |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $75,240 |
| Midland, TX | $72,550 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,370 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $65,950 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,800 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $61,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,380 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $58,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Austin?
The BLS median is $80,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,270 jobs pay between $60,560 and $104,280. The 10th percentile is $44,990 and the 90th is $152,160.
Is Austin a high-paying metro for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 11% above the TX statewide median of $72,520. It ranks #27 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 Austin?
About $38.68 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $80,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.12–$50.13 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 Austin?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Dell Products L.p ($189,076), Dell USA L.P ($175,222), Dell Marketing L.p ($151,000). 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.