Market Research Intern Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Market Research Intern make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Market Research Intern in Des Moines, IA is $66,634. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,137 to $74,520, with most professionals earning between $54,221 and $81,699.

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What is a Market Research Intern?

As a Market Research Intern, you will be responsible for assisting the market research team in collecting and analyzing data to help identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape. You will be involved in conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups, as well as analyzing data using statistical software and other tools. Additionally, you will assist in preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings to the team and other stakeholders. This role will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in market research and an opportunity to contribute to the development of marketing strategies and business decisions.

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Common responsibilities of a Market Research Intern

Assist in conducting market research to identify potential target markets and customer segments.

September 11, 2023

Help in maintaining and organizing research databases and resources.

September 24, 2023

Collect and analyze data on consumer preferences, buying habits, and market trends.

September 25, 2023

Assist in conducting interviews and focus groups to gather qualitative insights from consumers.

October 05, 2023

Help in creating and distributing surveys and questionnaires to gather feedback from customers and potential customers.

October 12, 2023

Help in monitoring and tracking the performance of marketing campaigns and initiatives.

October 17, 2023

Assist in analyzing competitor strategies and market positioning to identify opportunities and threats.

October 23, 2023

Assist in staying updated on industry news and developments to inform market research efforts.

October 25, 2023

Support in preparing reports and presentations summarizing research findings and recommendations.

October 31, 2023

Support in identifying and evaluating potential business opportunities and partnerships.

November 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Market Research Intern in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Market Research Intern in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Market Research Intern in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Market Research Intern ranges from $60,137 to $74,520 with the average base salary of $66,634. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,447 to $77,510 with the average total cash compensation of $68,263.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,634	$60,137 - $74,520
Bonus	$1,629	$1,310 - $2,991
Total Pay	$68,263	$61,447 - $77,510

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Market Research Intern Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,137 - $74,520	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,137 - $74,520	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,585 - $73,836	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,120 - $70,781	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,304 - $71,009	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,665 - $72,696	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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