The median annual wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Illinois is $72,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,300.
Pay spans roughly $41,690 at the 10th percentile to $134,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.02 per hour. An estimated 35,350 people work as market research analysts and marketing specialists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $72,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.02 |
| 10th percentile | $41,690 |
| 90th percentile | $134,050 |
| Employment | 35,350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.