Market Research Analyst salary in Riverside, CA
Based on 132 certified H-1B filings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ontario, Chino, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana.
Also listed as: Marketing Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $47,445 |
| 25th | $54,470 |
| 50th (median) | $66,456 |
| 75th | $75,858 |
| 90th | $99,776 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $46,136 | $45,007 | $60,000 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $57,000 | $44,798 | $63,000 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $54,040 | $45,190 | $63,360 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $54,000 | $44,803 | $62,400 | 41 |
| FY2024 | $55,952 | $42,390 | $65,374 | 37 |
| FY2025 | $60,000 | $50,300 | $72,800 | 68 |
| FY2026 | $66,560 | $60,000 | $85,446 | 64 |
Cost of living
Riverside's median Market Research Analyst salary of $66,456 is worth about $62,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Riverside = 106.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Riverside, CA area earned a median of $69,840 in May 2025 (5,280 employed). The H-1B median here is $66,456, 5% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pleros | too few | 4 |
| Amphastar Pharmaceuticals | too few | 3 |
| E&K Sunrise | too few | 3 |
| Sterling Pacific Wood Products | too few | 3 |
| Swiftx | too few | 3 |
| Toyond | too few | 3 |
| Wqw | too few | 3 |
| A1 Solution | too few | 2 |
| AMF Pharma | too few | 2 |
| Gemtech Rejuvenation Center | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $50,000 | 49 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $66,456 | 55 |
| Senior · Level III | $85,446 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $47,445 | $50,000 | 49 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $59,114 | $66,456 | 55 |
| Senior · Level III | $85,446 | $85,446 | 19 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.