Budget and policy analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Budget and policy analyst gender statistics
48.8% of budget and policy analysts are women and 51.2% of budget and policy analysts are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Budget and policy analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Budget and policy analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,853
Female income
$62,453
Budget and policy analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in budget and policy analyst positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of budget and policy analysts are female.
Budget and policy analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.14% | 54.86% |
| 2011 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2012 | 49.61% | 50.39% |
| 2013 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2014 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2015 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2016 | 49.06% | 50.94% |
| 2017 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 2018 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2019 | 50.94% | 49.06% |
| 2020 | 50.71% | 49.29% |
| 2021 | 51.16% | 48.84% |
Budget and policy analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared budget and policy analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Budget And Policy Analyst | 51% | 49% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Budget and policy analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among budget and policy analysts is White, which makes up 60.4% of all budget and policy analysts. Comparatively, 15.5% of budget and policy analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of budget and policy analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 12.7%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Budget and policy analyst race
| Budget and policy analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Budget and policy analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how budget and policy analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Budget and policy analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.15% | 15.23% | 5.47% | 12.55% |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 12.69% | 4.82% | 10.82% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 13.96% | 3.91% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 66.05% | 16.09% | 3.97% | 11.64% |
| 2014 | 60.77% | 14.65% | 8.37% | 13.15% |
| 2015 | 62.09% | 16.02% | 7.11% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 62.35% | 16.26% | 6.11% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 63.53% | 15.14% | 1.89% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 61.79% | 16.55% | 5.00% | 14.18% |
| 2019 | 65.81% | 13.69% | 5.30% | 13.08% |
| 2020 | 58.47% | 17.88% | 5.05% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 60.40% | 12.73% | 6.22% | 15.52% |
Budget and policy analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american budget and policy analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown budget and policy analysts have the lowest average salary at $64,873.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,873 |
| White | $66,550 |
| Black or African American | $69,657 |
| Asian | $66,745 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,528 |
Average budget and policy analyst age
See how the average age of budget and policy analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Budget and policy analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 44 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | |
| Asian | 41 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 48 |
Budget and policy analyst age breakdown
The average age of budget and policy analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the budget and policy analyst population.
Budget and policy analyst age breakdown
| Budget And Policy Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 3% |
Budget and policy analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for budget and policy analysts is bachelor's degree, with 55% of budget and policy analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 41% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 41%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
Budget and policy analysts by degree level
| Budget and policy analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 41% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Budget and policy analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,599 |
Budget and policy analyst employment statistics
Company size where budget and policy analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where budget and policy analysts work.
Budget and policy analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Budget and policy analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the budget and policy analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most budget and policy analysts prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Budget and policy analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 48% |
Budget and policy analyst turnover and employment statistics
Budget and policy analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for budget and policy analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Budget and policy analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Budget and policy analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.89% |
| 2011 | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 1.00% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average budget and policy analyst tenure
The average budget and policy analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 budget and policy analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Budget and policy analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Budget and policy analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of budget and policy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Specialist | 4.38% | 19,890 |
| Director Of Quantitative Research | 7.33% | 51,503 |
| Finance Auditor | 7.40% | 92,192 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Revenue Tax Specialist | 7.65% | 29,916 |
| Budget And Policy Analyst | 12.94% | - |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Similar budget and policy analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud Specialist | 4.38% | 19,890 |
| Director Of Quantitative Research | 7.33% | 51,503 |
| Finance Auditor | 7.40% | 92,192 |
| Contract Preparer | 7.56% | 8,493 |
| Revenue Tax Specialist | 7.65% | 29,916 |
| Principal Examiner | 19.38% | 41,375 |
Foreign languages spoken by budget and policy analysts
The most common foreign language among budget and policy analysts is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- German, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Belarusian, 12.5%
Budget and policy analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Belarusian | 12.5% |
