Market Research Analyst salary in Washington, DC
Based on 289 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Arlington, Herndon, Rockville, Fairfax, Sterling.
Also listed as: Marketing Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,405 |
| 25th | $65,000 |
| 50th (median) | $77,106 |
| 75th | $100,000 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $64,000 | $52,520 | $78,094 | 114 |
| FY2021 | $64,085 | $50,000 | $80,800 | 109 |
| FY2022 | $68,099 | $63,045 | $95,000 | 154 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $68,078 | $101,190 | 119 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $57,685 | $100,000 | 142 |
| FY2025 | $72,000 | $60,093 | $95,300 | 182 |
| FY2026 | $82,720 | $77,106 | $101,322 | 107 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Market Research Analyst salary of $77,106 is worth about $70,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $87,160 in May 2025 (21,090 employed). The H-1B median here is $77,106, 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $124,100 | 31 |
| China Telecom (Americas) | too few | 9 |
| Peblla | too few | 6 |
| BBI Law Group P.C. | too few | 5 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | too few | 5 |
| IHS Global | too few | 5 |
| Widener-Burrows & Associates | too few | 4 |
| Airbus Americas | too few | 3 |
| High Sierra Pools | too few | 3 |
| ICF Resources | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $60,000 | 111 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,106 | 104 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,014 | 41 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,200 | 28 |
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 | $52,437 | $60,000 | 111 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,106 | $77,106 | 104 |
| Senior · Level III | $97,698 | $109,014 | 41 |
| Expert · Level IV | $110,906 | $135,200 | 28 |
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.