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Job outlook for career analysts in the United States
Are career analyst jobs in demand?
Yes, career analyst jobs are in demand. Career analyst demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Career analyst job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of career analyst jobs and the average career analyst salary over time.
Career analyst jobs over time
Career analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 336 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 314 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 335 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 345 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 352 | 0.00% |
Average career analyst salary over time
Career analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,109 | $32.74 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $65,982 | $31.72 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $64,898 | $31.20 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $63,000 | $30.29 | --0.1% |
| 2021 | $63,079 | $30.33 | +8.1% |
Career analyst jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of career analyst job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where career analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for career analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 149 | 21% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 424 | 7% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 542 | 6% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 358 | 5% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 255 | 5% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 45 | 5% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 459 | 4% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 251 | 4% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 54 | 4% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,126 | 3% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 172 | 3% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 108 | 3% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 90 | 3% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 84 | 3% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 34 | 3% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 34 | 3% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 30 | 3% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
Most common cities for career analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marietta | 2 | 3% | $51,375 |
| 2 | Palmdale | 1 | 1% | $83,925 |
| 3 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $69,323 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $51,401 |
| 5 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $82,479 |
| 6 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $67,867 |
| 7 | New York | 1 | 0% | $51,456 |
Career Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to career analyst professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the career analyst job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the career analyst industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of career analyst experts
David Feldman Ph.D.
University of California, Irvine
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Career Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
Career analyst jobs
Updated October 5, 2021