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See all 7 projectsQwerry is a market research solutions provider renowned for its expertise in survey analysis, consumer insights, and market data research. The company consistently receives highly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising its professionalism, thoroughness, and tailored approach to client needs. Commonly highlighted aspects include their effective project management, detailed data analysis, and the ability to offer actionable insights, making them an invaluable partner for strategic decision-making.
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See all 41 projectsMap and Fire is a market research company specializing in consumer insights, survey analysis, and market trend analysis. Across their reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their punctual project management and responsiveness. Approximately 80% emphasize their capability to deliver comprehensive market research solutions, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations tailored to various industries. Clients frequently commend their ability to align with budget constraints and offer high value for cost.
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Mover Marketing Ai, a web development company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2023, the team provides Web Development and Branding.
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Experienced Results is a small Market Research company established in 2017. Their team provides Market Research and Direct Marketing.
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See all 8 projectsGraphos Product is a branding and web strategy company specializing in crafting go-to-market strategies and developing distinctive brand identities. With a focus on delivering a seamless client experience, 100% of reviews highlight their personalized engagement and strong alignment with client values. Clients consistently praise their professional integrity and high-quality deliverables, with no negative feedback reported.
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Market Research company Sitesence was founded in 2019. The small team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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Brick & Mortar Digital is a Market Research company founded in 2018. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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Pixel this marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. Founded in 2000, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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IDENTIFY Agency, an Advertising company, specializes in Advertising and Market Research. The agency is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.
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Marketing Strategy company Jay Marketing Lab was launched in 2025. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design and is based in Poway, California.
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Homepick is a PPC company established in 2017. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
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Established in 2019, Strategy Here is a Market Research and Business Consulting company. Their team offers Market Research and Business Consulting.
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See all 1 projectsDigisperts Technology Company is a versatile technology firm specializing in mail server maintenance and web-app development. Reviews indicate a high level of professionalism, with 100% of respondents mentioning successful project outcomes despite challenges and recognizing their dedication to continual improvement. The firm is valued for being cost-effective and responsive, with efficient project management highlighted by all reviewers.
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Reports And Data is a midsize Business Consulting and Market Research company. They focus on Business Consulting and Market Research and were founded in 2017.
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Clarity Campaign Labs, LLC, a big data analytics company, is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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Chula Vista Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Chula Vista, California. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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Marketing To Mexico is a small Market Research company located in Chula Vista, California. Their services include Market Research and Public Relations.
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TCB Analytics is a Market Research company. Based in Venice, Florida, the company offers Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Datalis Technologies, Inc. Is a Wesley Chapel, Florida-based Market Research company. The team focuses on Market Research and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Strongpoint Marketing is a small Market Research company. Established in 2003, the team offers Market Research and Advertising.
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Established in 1997, Crosby-Volmer is a small PR agency headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Market Research.
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See all 2 projectsEvolve Digital Labs is a digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, Analytics, SEO, and SEM services. Their clients report significant improvements in digital knowledge and search rankings, with an impressive 100% of reviewers highlighting their exceptional project management and responsiveness. The agency is praised for its expert team, which consistently exceeds expectations and fosters strategic growth for its clients.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Branding company Neimand Collaborative specializes in Branding and Market Research. They are headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Coraggio Group is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2005, the company is in Portland, Oregon. Their team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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Creative Golf Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Market Research, and the company is located in Manhattan, Kansas.
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SCI Consulting Group, a Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Fairfield, California. Their services include Business Consulting and Market Research.
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Iris Consulting Group is a small Charleston, South Carolina-based Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Market Research.
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Marketing Strategy company Media Access Group, Inc. Is in Reno, Nevada. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Ostler Group is a small Sandy, Utah-based Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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Johnson Consulting Services is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is located in Fridley, Minnesota. Their services include Business Consulting and Market Research.
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Established in 2010, Millburn & Company is a small Commercial Financing company. Their services include Commercial Financing and Commercial Property Management.
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McCall & Almy, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was founded in 1990. The company provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Market Research.
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Raavstar Inc. Is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their team is in Naperville, Illinois and provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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Kennickell Group is a Direct Marketing company. They offer Direct Marketing and Graphic Design and were established in 1992.
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BG AD Group is a media planning and buying company in Marietta, Georgia. Established in 2011, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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Four Seasons Properties is a Commercial Financing company founded in 2008. The small team focuses on Commercial Financing and Market Research.
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Greystone Brown is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Financing.
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KW2 is a branding agency. The small Madison, Wisconsin-based team specializes in Branding and Market Research. The company was founded in 1986.
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JHL Digital Direct is a Direct Marketing company. The agency is based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Their services include Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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Belmont Enterprises, Inc. Is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The company is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Marketing Strategy.
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Hometown Media Solutions is a small Advertising company founded in 1992. Their team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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From New York’s media and finance corridors to Silicon Valley’s tech labs and Chicago’s consumer brands, the United States is a global hub for high-caliber market research. Clutch makes it easier to find a partner you can trust.
Our listings are powered by verified client reviews, detailed service profiles, industry focus, and transparent case studies. Whether you need B2B buyer interviews, consumer surveys, UX testing, or a full mixed-methods study, you can filter by budget, location, methodology, and industry to find the right fit. Many U.S. firms also offer bilingual (English–Spanish) recruiting and nationwide panels, plus expertise in regulations like CCPA and HIPAA for compliant research in sensitive sectors.
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List of the Top 15 United States Market Research Firms
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Oakland Park, FL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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United States Market Research FAQs
U.S. agencies bring proximity to the audiences you need to understand, from enterprise IT buyers to multicultural consumer segments. They’re skilled at recruiting representative samples across regions, income brackets, and languages, including Spanish-speaking respondents and hard-to-reach B2B roles.
You’ll also benefit from familiarity with U.S. compliance, such as CCPA for data privacy, HIPAA for health-related studies, COPPA for research involving minors, and state-specific incentives rules. Many U.S. firms integrate seamlessly with popular North American analytics stacks and can translate findings into go-to-market moves that fit U.S. channels, pricing norms, and retail or B2B buying cycles.
Start by outlining your project’s specific goals and requirements. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them on:
- Research methodology — Can they defend their sampling frame, weighting, and screeners for bias?
- Recruiting strength — Do they access the exact roles or segments you need (e.g., US cardiologists, enterprise CISOs, Spanish-dominant consumers)?
- Proven deliverables — Look for clear insights, prioritized recommendations, and executive-ready reporting.
- Data integrity — Fraud detection, panel quality controls, and duplicate prevention.
- Compliance and security expertise — CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, anonymization, and consent workflows.
- Approach to ROI — Will they connect findings to positioning, pricing, product, or GTM decisions?
Pricing depends on methodology, sample size, and audience complexity. On Clutch, most market research firms charge:
- Quick-turn online survey (n=300–1,000, gen pop): $5,000 – $25,000
- Qual-only project (e.g., 6–12 in-depth interviews or 2–4 focus groups): $12,000 – $45,000
- Mixed methods (quant + qual) for a defined segment: $40,000 – $150,000+
- Brand tracker (quarterly/ongoing): $8,000 – $30,000 per wave
- Hourly consulting: $125 – $250+
- Niche B2B recruiting or healthcare professionals typically adds premium costs and incentives
The budget also varies by market. Projects sourced in NYC, SF Bay Area, or Boston may price higher than in secondary metros. Ask for an itemized estimate covering recruitment, incentives, programming, moderating, analysis, and deliverables.
U.S. market research firms cover consumer and B2B sectors. Common strengths include:
- Technology and SaaS
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Financial services and fintech
- Consumer packaged goods and retail
- E-commerce and marketplaces
- Manufacturing and industrial
- Media, entertainment, and gaming
- Automotive and mobility
- Guaranteed outcomes or “statistically significant” promises without a power analysis
- Vague sampling sources or inability to explain panel quality and fraud checks
- Scripted moderation with no probing; no discussion guides or pilot test
- Thin deliverables (raw charts only) or no business implications/recommendations
- Weak data governance: unclear PII handling, missing consent logs, no HIPAA/CCPA awareness
- Unwillingness to share screeners, instruments, or weighting logic
- Overreliance on convenience samples for niche B2B roles
- Refusal to detail incentive structure or respondent verification steps
Don’t underestimate these red flags, even if some of them may feel inconsequential at first glance. Make sure to identify and avoid these warning signs right away.