Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in Oregon
At $79,150 a year, the median for market research analysts and marketing specialists in Oregon is close to the national median of $78,760 (0%); Oregon ranks 11th of 51 states by median. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $95,120 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $60,970 in Idaho). Oregon employs 11,310 market research analysts and marketing specialists, 5.75 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.99 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $23.11 | $29.26 | $38.05 | $51.92 | $72.98 | $43.53 | 11,310 | 5.75 | 0.99 |
| Annual | $48,060 | $60,860 | $79,150 | $107,990 | $151,800 | $90,540 | ||||
| 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
- 11th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.99
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.75
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $41.03 | $85,350 | $50,280 | $163,440 | 8,130 | 6.73 | 1.16 |
| Bend, OR | $37.14 | $77,240 | $48,880 | $118,470 | 510 | 4.69 | 0.81 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $31.53 | $65,590 | $43,120 | $103,920 | 70 | 2.43 | 0.42 |
| Corvallis, OR | $31.11 | $64,700 | $44,840 | $134,000 | 160 | 4.24 | 0.73 |
| Medford, OR | $31.05 | $64,580 | $43,770 | $104,090 | 360 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $31.02 | $64,520 | $42,810 | $103,550 | 630 | 4.00 | 0.69 |
| Salem, OR | $30.84 | $64,160 | $45,280 | $109,310 | 590 | 3.15 | 0.55 |
| Albany, OR | $30.02 | $62,440 | $41,790 | $104,300 | 100 | 2.10 | 0.36 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $32.07 | $66,710 | $43,120 | $106,760 | 170 | 3.36 | 0.58 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $30.89 | $64,250 | $42,950 | $111,370 | 170 | 2.30 | 0.40 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $29.68 | $61,740 | $42,930 | $107,720 | 290 | 2.57 | 0.44 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $38.05 | $79,150 | 11,310 | 0.99 |
| California | $45.53 | $94,700 | 119,070 | 1.13 |
| Idaho | $29.31 | $60,970 | 3,780 | 0.76 |
| Nevada | $34.54 | $71,840 | 5,780 | 0.64 |
| Washington | $45.73 | $95,120 | 24,460 | 1.19 |
See the national page for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.