Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines

In Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA), the median pay for market research analysts and marketing specialists is $36.82 an hour ($76,580 a year). About 3,440 people work in this job there.

$36.82Median hourly pay
$57,770–$102,070Middle half of workers, yearly
3,440People in this job in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). It is 15% higher than the Iowa median ($66,390).

Pay range for market research analysts and marketing specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.08$45,920
25% of workers$27.78$57,770
Half of workers (median)$36.82$76,580
75% of workers$49.07$102,070
90% of workers$61.59$128,100

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Des Moines-West Des Moines (this page)$76,5803,440
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$71,5901,080
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$64,000370
Iowa City$63,790460
Cedar Rapids$63,630960
Dubuque$61,660330
Ames$61,100380
Sioux City$56,230220

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for market research analysts and marketing specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7% over ten years, faster than average · about 82,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Business Development AnalystAd AnalystBusiness Development AssociateBusiness Development RepresentativeBusiness Development SpecialistCommunications ConsultantCommunications SpecialistContent StrategistDigital Marketing SpecialistEmail Marketing SpecialistEvent MarketerGovernment Business Development Specialist

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