Analyst demographics and statistics in the US
Analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our analyst estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about analysts after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 304,460 analysts currently employed in the United States.
- 47.6% of all analysts are women, while 52.4% are men.
- The average analyst age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of analysts is White (65.2%), followed by Asian (14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Black or African American (7.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 12% of all analysts are LGBT.
- Analysts are 49% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Analyst demographics by:
Analyst gender statistics
47.6% of analysts are women and 52.4% of analysts are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,750
Female income
$69,072
Analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in analyst positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of analysts are female.
Analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2011 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2012 | 55.34% | 44.66% |
| 2013 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2014 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2015 | 54.69% | 45.31% |
| 2016 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2017 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2018 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2019 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2020 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2021 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
Analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Analyst | 52% | 48% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among analysts is White, which makes up 65.2% of all analysts. Comparatively, 14.3% of analysts are Asian and 8.5% of analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.2%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Analyst race
| Analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.95% | 7.17% | 11.00% | 5.90% |
| 2011 | 73.21% | 7.26% | 11.38% | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 7.64% | 11.79% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 72.03% | 7.33% | 12.19% | 6.34% |
| 2014 | 72.34% | 7.41% | 12.27% | 5.97% |
| 2015 | 71.25% | 6.94% | 12.53% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 71.02% | 6.87% | 12.90% | 6.84% |
| 2017 | 70.60% | 7.17% | 12.91% | 6.94% |
| 2018 | 70.70% | 6.63% | 13.19% | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 68.48% | 7.18% | 13.88% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 66.69% | 7.18% | 13.18% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 65.17% | 7.44% | 14.33% | 8.45% |
Analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american analysts have the lowest average salary at $70,064.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,623 |
| White | $73,559 |
| Black or African American | $70,064 |
| Asian | $76,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,614 |
Average analyst age
See how the average age of analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Analyst age breakdown
The average age of analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the analyst population.
Analyst age breakdown
| Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for analysts is bachelor's degree, with 67% of analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Analysts by degree level
| Analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,425 annually. With a Master's degree, analysts earn a median annual income of $79,748 compared to $73,537 for analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,748 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,537 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,425 |
Analyst employment statistics
Most analysts work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where analysts work.
Analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Analyst turnover and employment statistics
Analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average analyst tenure
The average analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90,158 analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Email Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 79,687 |
| Contracting Officer | 11.05% | 59,896 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Analyst | 12.44% | - |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Email Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 79,687 |
| Contracting Officer | 11.05% | 59,896 |
| Methods Examiner | 11.64% | 2,129 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by analysts
The most common foreign language among analysts is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Mandarin, 7.4%
- Arabic, 4.7%
- Other, 29.2%
Analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 4.7% |
| Other | 29.2% |
