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Occupational Report for Market Research Analysts (19-3021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

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Employment Outlook for Market Research Analysts
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Market Research Analysts There are 18 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 18 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Manager Planning and Development 00013842 5/27/10 Eugene $27.03/hr to $40.55/hr
Market Placement Specialist (Ft - Tualatin) 6/18/10 Tualatin
Senior Research Assistant / Research Associate 6/29/10 Portland
(10422) Sr. Materials Research Analyst 7/14/10 Portland DOE
Research Associate - Mros Data Manager 7/23/10 Portland
Sr Marketing Analyst 7/30/10 Hillsboro
Postdoctoral Researcher 7/29/10 Portland
Research Associate/Statistical Programmer 7/29/10 Portland
Research Associate/Regulatory Associate 7/28/10 Portland
Market Research Analyst 8/12/10 Eugene $35,651/yr
Lead Registry Coordinator/Senior Research Assistant 8/12/10 Portland
0006122 - Research Analyst 4 8/24/10 Corvallis $3,922/mo to $5,733/mo DOE
Senior Marketing Analyst 8/20/10 Wilsonville
Research Associate/Scientific Data Curator 8/31/10 Portland
Research Associate 8/31/10 Portland
Research Associate/Clinical Research Coverage Analyst 8/27/10 Portland
Senior Research Associate/ Clinical Research Coverage Analyst, Lead 8/27/10 Portland
Senior Analyst Marketing Strategy 9/1/10 Tigard to $81,658/yr
Job Openings from the Web for Market Research Analysts The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 67 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Product Specialist 8/31/10 Medford Regence
Product Specialist 8/31/10 Portland Regence
Product Specialist 8/31/10 Salem Regence
Sr. Search Analyst 8/30/10 Portland
Manager of Web Analytics 8/30/10 Medford Musician s Friend
Enrollment Analyst 8/30/10 Corvallis Oregon State University
Lead Analyst Salary: $65k - $95k/year 8/30/10 Milwaukie CyberCoders Engineering
Marketing Analyst 8/30/10 Medford Musician s Friend
Sr. Search Analyst 8/30/10 Portland
Lead Analyst 8/29/10 Milwaukie CyberCoders
Enrollment Analyst 8/29/10 Corvallis Oregon State University
adidas Innovation Team Sr. Sport Researcher 8/29/10 Portland adidas Group
HR Specialist - Marketing and Sales 8/29/10 Portland adidas Group
Lead Analyst 8/29/10 Milwaukie CyberCoders
Research Analyst 4 8/28/10 Portland
0006122 - Research Analyst 4 8/26/10 Corvallis
Sales and Marketing Analyst 8/26/10 Salem HOLIDAY RETIREMENT
Manager of Web Analytics 8/26/10 Medford Musician s Friend
Research Analyst 4 8/26/10 Portland State of Oregon
HR Specialist - Marketing and Sales 8/24/10 Portland adidas Group
Lead Analyst - Lead Researcher, Research Engineer, Sustainability Analyst 8/21/10 Milwaukie CyberCoders
Researcher/Lead Generation Assistant- Work from Ho 8/21/10 Blachly Pharmacist Job Connection
Researcher/Lead Generation Assistant- Work from Ho 8/21/10 Coos Bay Pharmacist Job Connection
Business & Marketing Analyst - Business Objects 8/20/10 Wilsonville ServerLogic
Lead Analyst 8/20/10 Milwaukie CyberCoders
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State of Oregon License Information for Market Research Analysts No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Market Research Analysts
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $17.63 $22.18 $31.87 $43.68 $62.85 $37.54 $78,097
Multnomah / Washington 19.45 24.30 35.37 49.09 69.32 41.51 86,334
Jackson / Josephine 17.64 20.93 25.15 37.92 50.99 30.13 62,654
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 15.72 17.25 21.04 24.73 27.60 21.52 44,754
Clackamas 19.14 25.65 32.18 37.60 46.25 32.31 67,203
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Regional Employment Projections for Market Research Analysts
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,485 1,605 120 8.1% 12 42 54
Multnomah / Washington 1,139 1,229 90 7.9% 9 32 41
Clackamas 124 133 9 7.3% 1 4 4
Lane 76 88 12 15.8% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 44 50 6 13.6% 1 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 30 34 4 13.3% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 26 27 1 3.8% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 25 39 14 56.0% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 3 5 2 66.7% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Market Research Analysts
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,485
Total, All Industries Private 1,432
Manufacturing Private 522
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 452
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 52
Communications Equipment Manufacturing Private 12
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 366
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 22
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 18
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 14
Wholesale Trade Private 178
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 66
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 29
Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 16
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 111
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Private 97
Information Private 91
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 50
Software Publishers Private 47
Telecommunications Private 16
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services Private 13
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Private 13
Finance and Insurance Private 73
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Private 28
Depository Credit Intermediation Private 21
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 44
Insurance Carriers Private 36
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 317
Specialized Design Services Private 15
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 17
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 133
Advertising and Related Services Private 46
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 104
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 127
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 32
Administrative and Support Services Private 32
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 21
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 19
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 19
Total, All Industries Federal 12
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 12
Total, All Industries Local 32
Educational Requirements for Market Research Analysts Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Market Research Analysts
  • Analyze And Evaluate Economic Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Social Data
  • Analyze And Evaluate Trends In International Markets
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Cultural And Religious Awareness
  • Apply Current Social Research
  • Apply Economic Principles And Trends
  • Apply Economic Utility Theory
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Labor Market Information
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Identify, Analyze And Solve Problems
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Research Methodology To Social Sciences
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Compile Mathematical And Statistical Data
  • Conduct Customer Surveys
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Market Research
  • Conduct Statistical Surveys
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Conduct Telemarketing Programs
  • Develop Marketing Strategy
  • Interpret Maps, Charts And Tables For Applied Analysis And Research
  • Interview Customers
  • Maintain Social Trend Awareness
  • Make Presentations
  • Monitor Consumer And Marketing Trends
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
  • Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
  • Present Technical Papers And Research Results
  • Provide Expert Testimony On Results Of Investigation
  • Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics And Indicators
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Data Collection Procedures For Social And Personal Information
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use Marketing Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers for Market Research Analysts The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Phone: (503) 771-1112
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Market Research Analysts No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Market Research Analysts matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Economists 62%
Survey Researchers 62%
Social Scientists And Related Workers, All Other 39%
Urban And Regional Planners 38%
Geographers 36%
Anthropologists And Archeologists 35%