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Director of market analysis salary

Average director of market analysis salary

$128,913

$61.98 hourly rate

Entry-level director of market analysis salary
$75,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Insights

The average salary for a Director of Market Analysis stands at approximately $128,913 per year, translating to about $62 per hour. This role typically requires a strong analytical background and significant experience in market research. Salaries can vary widely based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Salary by State and Experience

In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. For instance, directors with more than ten years of experience can expect to earn significantly more than those just starting out. Geographic factors play a crucial role in salary determination, with metropolitan areas generally offering better compensation packages.

Top Cities for Directors of Market Analysis

  • San Francisco, CA
  • New York, NY
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Seattle, WA
  • Boston, MA

These cities often feature a concentration of industries that require market analysis expertise, creating a competitive job market and higher salary potential.

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Parkland Hospital$200,903
Ryder System$117,795

Director of market analysis salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level director of market analysis$95,700$46.01
Mid-level director of market analysis$102,000$49.14
Senior-level director of market analysis$233,000$111.79

Average director of market analysis salary by state

The average director of market analysis salary in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of market analysis salary states are Colorado, Nebraska, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for directors of market analysis

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Massachusetts$167,132$80.35
2Rhode Island$161,724$77.75
3New Jersey$156,356$75.17
4Connecticut$155,111$74.57
5Virginia$154,651$74.35
6New York$144,751$69.59
7West Virginia$128,442$61.75
8Delaware$144,186$69.32
9Pennsylvania$137,199$65.96
10California$142,385$68.45
11Vermont$133,816$64.33
12Maine$153,405$73.75
13Michigan$147,535$70.93
14North Carolina$135,120$64.96
15Illinois$131,782$63.36
16New Hampshire$137,285$66.00
17District of Columbia$129,342$62.18
18Washington$125,777$60.47
19South Carolina$115,954$55.75
20Arizona$124,849$60.02
21Louisiana$114,279$54.94
22Wisconsin$122,308$58.80
23Oregon$118,426$56.94
24Mississippi$111,886$53.79
25Florida$122,220$58.76
26Maryland$130,391$62.69
27Alabama$110,313$53.04
28Ohio$118,214$56.83
29Indiana$119,746$57.57
30Utah$112,367$54.02
31New Mexico$119,723$57.56
32Kentucky$118,553$57.00
33Nevada$114,350$54.98
34Hawaii$102,904$49.47
35Oklahoma$98,549$47.38
36Alaska$112,445$54.06
37Minnesota$109,496$52.64
38Texas$106,419$51.16
39Idaho$107,744$51.80
40South Dakota$85,755$41.23
41Georgia$100,691$48.41
42Tennessee$103,487$49.75
43Missouri$107,991$51.92
44Arkansas$93,738$45.07
45Iowa$102,794$49.42
46Montana$86,873$41.77
47North Dakota$96,847$46.56
48Colorado$92,314$44.38
49Nebraska$86,959$41.81
50Wyoming$85,252$40.99
51Kansas$83,039$39.92

Highest paying cities for directors of market analysis

The highest-paying cities for directors of market analysis are Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, and Richmond, VA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Boston, MA$188,031$90.40
2Hartford, CT$168,045$80.79
3Richmond, VA$165,126$79.39
4Detroit, MI$161,317$77.56
5Albany, NY$157,366$75.66
6San Francisco, CA$156,396$75.19
7Dover, DE$150,052$72.14
8Concord, NH$143,936$69.20
9Raleigh, NC$143,662$69.07
10Chicago, IL$140,847$67.71
11Annapolis, MD$133,827$64.34
12Washington, DC$132,609$63.75
13Bellevue, WA$131,526$63.23
14Fort Lauderdale, FL$125,251$60.22
15Frankfort, KY$124,510$59.86
16Hillsboro, OR$120,489$57.93
17Carson City, NV$120,235$57.81
18Columbus, OH$120,224$57.80
19Columbia, SC$117,819$56.64
20Baton Rouge, LA$117,404$56.44

Director of market analysis salary details

A director of market analysis's salary ranges from $75,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $220,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average director of market analysis salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a director of market analysis's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$220,000$18,333$106
75th Percentile$170,000$14,167$82
Average$128,913$10,743$62
25th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47
10th Percentile$75,000$6,250$36

Highest paying director of market analysis jobs

The highest paying types of directors of market analysis are senior director of marketing, global director, and product management director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Consultant/Marketing Director$111,827$9,319$53.76122,157
Business Development Manager$100,769$8,397$48.45215,309
Product Management Director$156,724$13,060$75.35170,460
Marketing Director$114,906$9,575$55.2493,503
Planning Director$131,978$10,998$63.4551,861
Product Director$148,910$12,409$71.59125,200

Top companies hiring directors of market analysis now:

  1. Kaiser Permanente jobs (2)
  2. Garnet Health jobs (3)
  3. First Solar jobs (1)
  4. Calpine jobs (2)
  5. Burlington jobs (2)

Which companies pay directors of market analysis the most?

Director of market analysis salaries at Parkland Hospital and Garnet Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of market analysis salary at companies like UMiami Health System and Congressional Budget Office are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Parkland Hospital$200,903$96.59
2Garnet Health$180,427$86.74
3UMiami Health System$175,569$84.41
4Congressional Budget Office$173,264$83.30
5Boston Scientific$162,981$78.36
6RingCentral$161,297$77.55
7Natixis North America LLC$161,291$77.54
8UBS$156,676$75.33
9Salesforce$153,529$73.81
10BlackRock$148,864$71.57
11Wsp USA Buildings Inc.$143,921$69.19
12IESC$137,716$66.21
13Amerigroup$136,563$65.66
14Walmart$129,539$62.28
15Charles Schwab$124,036$59.63
16Markel$122,649$58.97
17Capital One$121,299$58.32
18Dunnhumby USA, LLC$121,207$58.27
19The Coca-Cola Company$119,484$57.44
20Ryder System$117,795$56.63

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$131,000$128,800$126,600$124,400$122,200$120,000
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Director Of Market Analysis salary by industry

The average director of market analysis salary varies across industries:

  • The average director of market analysis salary in the education industry is $133,387, the highest of any industry.
  • The average director of market analysis salary in the finance industry is $122,558.
  • Directors of market analysis in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $83,971, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for directors of market analysis

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$133,387$64.13
2Insurance$122,558$58.92
3Media$121,896$58.60
4Manufacturing$102,137$49.10
5Transportation$83,971$40.37

High paying director of market analysis jobs

Director of market analysis salary trends

The average director of market analysis salary has risen by $23,721 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of market analysis earned $105,192 annually, but today, they earn $128,913 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for directors of market analysis over the last decade.

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Average director of market analysis salary over time

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Director of market analysis salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$129,000$61.98+3.7%
2025$124,000$59.66+1.9%
2024$122,000$58.54+1.5%
2023$120,000$57.64+0.8%
2022$119,000$57.19+1.9%

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