60 Research analyst jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Research Analyst Jobs in 2026

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To be a research analyst, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, marketing, statistics, or a similar field. Many employers prefer candidates to have a master’s in business administration (MBA), especially in those fields in which you assimilate technical information from a wide variety of sources. Take advantage of internship opportunities available through your university, and seize upon professional networking opportunities whenever available. To succeed as a research analyst, you must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to distill large volumes of information into digestible written analyses.

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Top Types Of Research Analyst Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Research Analyst positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Market Research Survey

    Salary range: $32,500 - $37,500

    Market Research Survey is a typical job search query Most salaries for Market Research Survey jobs pay between $32,500 (25th percentile) and $37,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Market Research Survey job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Qualitative Research Moderator

    Salary range: $79,000 - $105,000

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  • Digital Research

    Salary range: $77,500 - $94,000

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  • Political Research Analyst

    Salary range: $57,000 - $98,500

    A political research analyst studies data related to politics and government. Your duties in this position involve analyzing information to make projections, identify trends, and support theories and political strategies. As a research analyst, your responsibilities include defining the scope and goal of each research project and finding and organizing relevant data. Some researchers perform statistical analysis to find and identify trends and study voting patterns and polling results. You compile the results of your research and create reports on your findings. Political research analysts can work for think tanks, consulting firms, organizations, or political campaigns.

  • Sociology Research Analyst

    Salary range: $41,500 - $82,000

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  • Senior Researcher

    Salary range: $50,000 - $98,500

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  • Fundamental Research Analyst

    Salary range: $47,500 - $87,500

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  • Market Research Fieldwork

    Salary range: $32,500 - $37,500

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  • Senior Market Research Analyst

    Salary range: $82,500 - $105,000

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  • Macroeconomic Research

    Salary range: $45,000 - $92,000

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