Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $74,930–$161,120
- vs U.S. median
- +30%
- Metro rank
- #4 of 369
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $102,170 a year, based on BLS estimates for 18,030 jobs (May 2025). That is 30% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 7% above the WA statewide median of $95,120. It ranks #4 of 369 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE18,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Seattle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | $166,661 | 66 |
| $150,000 | 5 | |
| Amazon Web Services | $138,400 | 16 |
| Amazon | $134,450 | 142 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services | $128,700 | 45 |
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in other WA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $79,910 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $76,540 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $76,220 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $71,880 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $70,390 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $68,710 |
| Yakima, WA | $64,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $63,570 |
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Questions
What is the average Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $102,170 a year (May 2025). Half of the 18,030 jobs pay between $74,930 and $161,120. The 10th percentile is $59,050 and the 90th is $184,640.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists?
That is 30% above the U.S. median of $78,760 and 7% above the WA statewide median of $95,120. It ranks #4 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 Seattle?
About $49.12 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,170 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.02–$77.46 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 Seattle?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Microsoft ($166,661), Google ($150,000), Amazon Web Services ($138,400). 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.