The median annual wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Ames, IA is $61,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,160.
Pay spans roughly $36,870 at the 10th percentile to $106,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.54 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as market research analysts and marketing specialists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $61,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.54 |
| 10th percentile | $36,870 |
| 90th percentile | $106,610 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.