Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in Connecticut
At $77,740 a year, the median for market research analysts and marketing specialists in Connecticut is close to the national median of $78,760 (−1%); Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states by median. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists earn 30% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Every neighbouring state pays more: Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island range from $86,240 in Rhode Island to $101,810 in Massachusetts. Connecticut employs 9,930 market research analysts and marketing specialists, 5.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.01 is close to the national share.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $22.25 | $27.98 | $37.38 | $50.19 | $66.82 | $41.70 | 9,930 | 5.86 | 1.01 |
| Annual | $46,280 | $58,210 | $77,740 | $104,380 | $138,980 | $86,740 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.86 | $28.05 | $37.87 | $52.07 | $74.75 | $43.03 | 899,580 | – | – |
| Annual | $43,390 | $58,350 | $78,760 | $108,310 | $155,480 | $89,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.01
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.86
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for market research analysts and marketing specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $38.96 | $81,030 | $48,870 | $160,100 | 3,460 | 8.57 | 1.48 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $37.61 | $78,220 | $46,300 | $141,860 | 3,080 | 5.13 | 0.89 |
| New Haven, CT | $35.96 | $74,790 | $46,610 | $126,960 | 1,230 | 4.36 | 0.75 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $34.65 | $72,070 | $43,080 | $130,850 | 810 | 5.05 | 0.87 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $30.14 | $62,700 | $38,950 | $107,580 | 350 | 2.75 | 0.48 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $30.85 | $64,170 | $40,780 | $120,660 | 190 | 2.80 | 0.48 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $37.38 | $77,740 | 9,930 | 1.01 |
| Massachusetts | $48.95 | $101,810 | 39,710 | 1.89 |
| New York | $47.39 | $98,580 | 80,500 | 1.44 |
| Rhode Island | $41.46 | $86,240 | 3,210 | 1.11 |
See the national page for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.