Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $62,850–$124,900
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #15 of 369
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $85,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 8% above the OR statewide median of $79,150. It ranks #15 of 369 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Portland
1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | $119,721 | 6 |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in other OR metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bend, OR | $77,240 |
| Medford, OR | $64,580 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $64,520 |
| Salem, OR | $64,160 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $61,740 |
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Questions
What is the average Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $85,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,130 jobs pay between $62,850 and $124,900. The 10th percentile is $50,280 and the 90th is $163,440.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 8% above the OR statewide median of $79,150. It ranks #15 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 Portland?
About $41.03 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $85,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.22–$60.05 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 Portland?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were HP ($119,721). 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.