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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Market Research Analysts salary in Alabama

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$55,390
Mean annual$66,840
Range (10th to 90th)$33,790 to $114,110
Alabama employment8,780
State vs national-28.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Alabama market research analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$33,79025TH$44,660MEDIAN$55,39075TH$79,03090TH$114,110

The middle 50% of workers earn between $44,660 and $79,030, with a median of $55,390.

Real disclosed salaries

Market Research Analysts in Alabama: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $59,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified4$60,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Market Research Analysts in Alabama. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
HL Mando America CorporationAccount Manager I1$59,000
The People Company LLCMarketing Analyst1$55,000
Nucor Tubular Products, Inc.Marketing Analyst1$74,371
Auto Electronic America Corp.Business Development Specialist1$48,734
BallCorps LLCMarketing Analyst1$65,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Account Manager I at HL Mando America Corporation
    $59,000
    OpelikaDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-404391
  • Marketing Analyst at The People Company LLC
    $55,000
    BirminghamWage Level IIDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-087573
  • Marketing Analyst at Nucor Tubular Products, Inc.
    $74,371
    BirminghamWage Level IIDecided Apr 18, 2025I-200-25101-857612
  • Business Development Specialist at Auto Electronic America Corp.
    $48,734
    PrattvilleWage Level IIDecided Dec 20, 2024I-200-24348-543616
  • Marketing Analyst at BallCorps LLC
    $65,000
    MadisonWage Level IIDecided Dec 9, 2024I-200-24337-509461

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Market Research Analysts pay by experience level in Alabama

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Market Research Analysts in Alabama, by industry

Median offered wage across 5 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $66,686.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingHL Mando America Corporation2$66,686
Professional servicesThe People Company LLC2$51,867
Media and entertainmentBallCorps LLC1$65,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Alabama over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Alabama2023 to 2024
$57,7302023$55,3902024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.

  2. 02

    Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.

  3. 03

    Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.

  4. 04

    Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.

  5. 05

    Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.

  6. 06

    Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.

  7. 07

    Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.

  8. 08

    Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+6.7%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Top metros in Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Market Research Analysts in Alabama?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Market Research Analysts in Alabama is $55,390.
How does Alabama compare to the national median for Market Research Analysts?
The Alabama median is -28.4% versus the BLS national figure of $77,340.
What is the salary range for Market Research Analysts in Alabama?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $33,790 and the 90th-percentile at $114,110, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Market Research Analysts a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Market Research Analysts?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.