Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in Maine
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Maine have a median of $71,980 a year, below the national $78,760 (−9%); the state ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists earn 40% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $64,570. Maine employs 2,390 market research analysts and marketing specialists, 3.72 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.64 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $20.82 | $26.19 | $34.61 | $47.51 | $61.15 | $38.10 | 2,390 | 3.72 | 0.64 |
| Annual | $43,310 | $54,460 | $71,980 | $98,820 | $127,200 | $79,240 | ||||
| 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
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.64
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.72
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine'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 Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $35.30 | $73,420 | $45,730 | $129,990 | 1,240 | 4.31 | 0.74 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $32.12 | $66,820 | $44,440 | $108,970 | 130 | 2.63 | 0.45 |
| Bangor, ME | $30.58 | $63,600 | $34,640 | $126,660 | 210 | 2.95 | 0.51 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35.15 | $73,120 | $36,020 | $114,260 | 170 | 2.77 | 0.48 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $31.58 | $65,680 | $40,080 | $104,460 | 280 | 1.98 | 0.34 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $34.61 | $71,980 | 2,390 | 0.64 |
| New Hampshire | $31.04 | $64,570 | 4,200 | 1.06 |
See the national page for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (every state ranked) and the Maine 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 Maine 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.