Behavioral analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Behavioral analyst gender statistics
61.6% of behavioral analysts are women and 38.4% of behavioral analysts are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Behavioral analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Behavioral analyst gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,065
Female income
$61,252
Behavioral analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in behavioral analyst positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of behavioral analysts are female.
Behavioral analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.68% | 57.32% |
| 2011 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2012 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2013 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2014 | 39.28% | 60.72% |
| 2015 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2016 | 38.09% | 61.91% |
| 2017 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2018 | 41.30% | 58.70% |
| 2019 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2020 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2021 | 38.38% | 61.62% |
Behavioral analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared behavioral analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Behavioral Analyst | 38% | 62% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Behavioral analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among behavioral analysts is White, which makes up 63.2% of all behavioral analysts. Comparatively, 15.4% of behavioral analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of behavioral analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Behavioral analyst race
| Behavioral analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Behavioral analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how behavioral analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Behavioral analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 15.69% | 2.72% | 8.31% |
| 2011 | 69.57% | 15.56% | 2.82% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 68.76% | 15.46% | 2.62% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 69.18% | 15.73% | 2.66% | 9.33% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 15.39% | 2.79% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 69.46% | 14.13% | 3.09% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 68.87% | 14.04% | 2.98% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | 69.66% | 14.06% | 2.85% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 65.94% | 14.41% | 3.75% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 13.07% | 4.01% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 64.98% | 13.64% | 3.66% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 63.21% | 11.43% | 4.56% | 15.39% |
Behavioral analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino behavioral analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american behavioral analysts have the lowest average salary at $55,234.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,557 |
| White | $58,495 |
| Black or African American | $55,234 |
| Asian | $61,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,776 |
Average behavioral analyst age
See how the average age of behavioral analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Behavioral analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 31 |
Behavioral analyst age breakdown
The average age of behavioral analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 43% of the behavioral analyst population.
Behavioral analyst age breakdown
| Behavioral Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 43% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Behavioral analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for behavioral analysts is bachelor's degree, with 65% of behavioral analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Behavioral analysts by degree level
| Behavioral analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Behavioral analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,040 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,772 |
Behavioral analyst employment statistics
Most behavioral analysts work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where behavioral analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where behavioral analysts work.
Behavioral analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Behavioral analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the behavioral analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most behavioral analysts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Behavioral analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 11% |
Behavioral analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for behavioral analysts are health care, professional and education.
Behavioral analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Behavioral analyst turnover and employment statistics
Behavioral analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for behavioral analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Behavioral analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Behavioral analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 4.84% |
| 2013 | 4.91% |
| 2014 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 3.51% |
Average behavioral analyst tenure
The average behavioral analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 416 behavioral analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Behavioral analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Behavioral analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of behavioral 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Behavior Support Specialist | 11.48% | 140,749 |
| Behavioral Analyst | 12.13% | - |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Similar behavioral analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Behavior Support Specialist | 11.48% | 140,749 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by behavioral analysts
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Vietnamese, 12.5%
Behavioral analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Vietnamese | 12.5% |
