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13-1161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists



Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 21,280617$46.01/hr$24.64/hr$31.22/hr$42.78/hr$60.48/hr$69.99/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction220$33.67/hr
Manufacturing2,900$48.14/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,230$37.39/hr
Information1,290$41.89/hr
Financial Activities2,490$45.79/hr
Professional and Business Services9,280$48.68/hr
Education and Health Services1,000$35.49/hr
Leisure and Hospitality380$20.88/hr
Other Services390$34.59/hr
Public Administration100$44.56/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 70$30.05/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 190$29.59/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 230$35.70/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 320$33.67/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 320$40.59/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 330$30.98/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 340$30.79/hr10.1%
St Cloud MN MSA 350$35.69/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 370$30.28/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 560$34.39/hr8.0%
Southeast Balance of State 590$35.82/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 590$31.44/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 690$31.43/hr11.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 790$30.15/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 800$39.01/hr11.7%
Central Minnesota 860$34.97/hr12.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 16,220$48.13/hr14.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 16,760$47.86/hrN/A
Minnesota 21,280$42.78/hr13.8%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 8,820$40.44/hr6.2%
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 16,410$38.04/hr5.1%
Advertising Sales Agents 1,750$30.40/hr-7.9%
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 2,850$25.47/hr-3.2%
Fundraisers 3,190$37.60/hr6.8%
Survey Researchers 340$51.51/hrN/A
Computer Occupations, All Other 4,180$45.34/hr7.9%
Insurance Underwriters 2,550$39.45/hr-3.0%
Marketing Managers 8,500$84.72/hr6.8%
Advertising and Promotions Managers 110$62.04/hr0.5%


  • Collect and analyze Web metrics, such as visits, time on site, page views per visit, transaction volume and revenue, traffic mix, click-through rates, conversion rates, cost per acquisition, or cost per click.
  • Optimize digital assets, such as text, graphics, or multimedia assets, for search engine optimization (SEO) or for display and usability on internet-connected devices.
  • Combine secondary data sources with keyword research to more accurately profile and satisfy user intent.
  • Identify appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report key metrics from digital campaigns.
  • Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
  • Manage tracking and reporting of search-related activities and provide analyses to marketing executives.
  • Optimize Web site exposure by analyzing search engine patterns to direct online placement of keywords or other content.
  • Coordinate sales or other promotional strategies with merchandising, operations, or inventory control staff to ensure product catalogs are current, accurate, and organized for best findability against user intent.
  • Purchase or negotiate placement of listings in local search engines, directories, or digital mapping technologies.
  • Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media Web sites.