Media Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Media Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Media Analyst in the United States is $89,106 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Media Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,991
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,961 to $95,851
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,456
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Media Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,851 $7,988 $1,843 $46
Average $89,106 $7,426 $1,714 $43
25th Percentile $81,961 $6,830 $1,576 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Media Analyst Salaries

A Media Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Media Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Media Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,605
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,357
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,610
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,434
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,791
Levels Salary
Media Pla... Level Media Analyst$56,605
Media Pla... Level Media Analyst$68,357
Media Ana... Level Media Analyst$88,610
Media Pla... Level Media Analyst$116,434
Media Sup... Level Media Analyst$102,791
$56,605 0 yr
$68,357 < 2 yrs
$88,610 2-4 yrs
$116,434 5-8 yrs
$102,791 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Media Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $112,390
  • San Francisco: $111,159
  • Oakland: $108,817

What Skills Can Increase a Media Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.42% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Lead Generation (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): In marketing, lead generation (/ˈliːd/) is the initiation of consumer interest or enquiry into products or services of a business. Leads can be created for purposes such as list building, e-newsletter list acquisition or for sales leads. The methods for generating leads typically fall under the umbrella of advertising, but may also include non-paid sources such as organic search engine results or referrals from existing customers. Leads may come from various sources or activities, for example, digitally via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by the company or telemarketers, through advertisements, and events. A 2015 study found that 89% of respondents cited email as the most-used channel for generating leads, followed by content marketing, search engine, and finally events. A study from 2014 found that direct traffic, search engines, and web referrals were the three most popular online channels for lead generation, accounting for 93% of leads.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 6.42%
Lead Generation 3.17%
Business Development 1.46%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Media Analyst's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Campaign Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$101,581
14%
Campaign Management
$94,453
6%
Microsoft Office
$93,562
5%
Communicates Effectively
$93,562
5%
Time Management
$92,671
4%
Stewardship
$92,671
4%
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Media Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Media Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Media Analyst positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Media Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Media Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$133,660$64.050%

How Education impacts a Media Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Media Analysts enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Media Analyst with a Associate's Degree is between $87,249 and $94,794).

Media Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Media Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 4.8%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 84.7%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Media Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Media Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Media Analyst

Salaries for a Media Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,958 in 2023 to around $92,692 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Media Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Media Analyst Over Time

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$93,598
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FAQ about Media Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Media Analyst?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Media Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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