Social Analyst Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Social Analyst in the United States is $70,704 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,027 to $77,396
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,037
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Social Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,396 $6,450 $1,488 $37
Average $70,704 $5,892 $1,360 $34
25th Percentile $63,027 $5,252 $1,212 $30

Key Factors That Influence Social Analyst Salaries

A Social 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 Social Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Social 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): $60,173
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,212
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,842
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,121
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,202
Levels Salary
Social Me... Level Social Analyst$60,173
Social An... Level Social Analyst$70,212
Social Me... Level Social Analyst$92,842
Social Me... Level Social Analyst$115,121
Social Me... Level Social Analyst$102,202
$60,173 0 yr
$70,212 < 2 yrs
$92,842 2-4 yrs
$115,121 5-8 yrs
$102,202 > 8 yrs
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How Do Social Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Social Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,283.
  • California: $77,986.
  • Massachusetts: $76,947.

Top Paying Cities for Social 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: $89,179
  • San Francisco: $88,202
  • Oakland: $86,343

What Skills Can Increase a Social Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 5.09% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Marketing Communications (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Insight 5.09%
Marketing Communications 2.71%
Public Relations 1.88%
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 Social Analyst's salary.
  • Customer Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Engagement
$74,946
6%
Consulting
$74,239
5%
Leadership
$73,532
4%
Coordination
$72,825
3%
Innovation
$72,825
3%
Project Management
$72,825
3%
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Social Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Social Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Social Analyst positions in MFG Nondurable or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Social Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Social Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$91,915$44.030%
Financial Services$88,380$42.025%
Internet$84,845$41.020%
Biotechnology$81,309$39.015%
Energy & Utilities$81,309$39.015%

How Education impacts a Social Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Social Analysts enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Social Analyst with a No Diploma is between $71,919 and $77,395).

Social Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Social Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.7%
High School 6.7%
Associates 6.7%
Bachelors 73.3%
Masters 13.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Social Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Social 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Social Analyst

Salaries for a Social Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $72,460 in 2023 to around $72,521 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Social Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Social Analyst Over Time

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$72,460
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$72,808
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FAQ about Social Analyst

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Social Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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