Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary
in Cleveland, OH
- Middle 50%
- $52,370–$92,230
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #103 of 369
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Cleveland, OH metro earn a median of $71,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,440 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $78,760 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $72,790. It ranks #103 of 369 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,440 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $77,010 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $75,750 |
| Akron, OH | $66,000 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $64,100 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $63,130 |
| Toledo, OH | $62,950 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $61,020 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $60,900 |
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Questions
What is the average Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $71,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,440 jobs pay between $52,370 and $92,230. The 10th percentile is $38,890 and the 90th is $123,010.
Is Cleveland a high-paying metro for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $78,760 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $72,790. It ranks #103 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 Cleveland?
About $34.30 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $71,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.18–$44.34 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).
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.