Data communications analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Data communications analyst gender statistics
19.3% of data communications analysts are women and 80.7% of data communications analysts are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Data communications analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Data communications analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,173
Female income
$76,222
Data communications analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data communications analyst positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of data communications analysts are female.
Data communications analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 22.66% |
| 2011 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2012 | 78.27% | 21.73% |
| 2013 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2014 | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2016 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2017 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2018 | 80.25% | 19.75% |
| 2019 | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 2020 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2021 | 80.66% | 19.34% |
Data communications analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared data communications analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Data Communications Analyst | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Data communications analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data communications analysts is White, which makes up 60.8% of all data communications analysts. Comparatively, 14.1% of data communications analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of data communications analysts are Asian.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Data communications analyst race
| Data communications analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Data communications analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how data communications analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data communications analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.91% | 9.58% | 12.57% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 66.51% | 8.88% | 11.51% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 66.58% | 8.91% | 12.49% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 65.53% | 9.84% | 14.32% | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 61.96% | 10.85% | 13.22% | 11.40% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 9.91% | 12.42% | 10.27% |
| 2016 | 63.64% | 10.28% | 13.46% | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 65.86% | 9.02% | 13.27% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 63.12% | 11.29% | 12.53% | 10.94% |
| 2019 | 64.89% | 9.80% | 11.85% | 11.24% |
| 2020 | 61.52% | 10.27% | 11.35% | 11.31% |
| 2021 | 60.79% | 10.03% | 10.30% | 14.10% |
Data communications analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data communications analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino data communications analysts have the lowest average salary at $76,671.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,440 |
| White | $81,609 |
| Black or African American | $78,101 |
| Asian | $85,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,671 |
Average data communications analyst age
See how the average age of data communications analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data communications analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Data communications analyst age breakdown
The average age of data communications analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the data communications analyst population.
Data communications analyst age breakdown
| Data Communications Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Data communications analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for data communications analysts is bachelor's degree, with 55% of data communications analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Data communications analysts by degree level
| Data communications analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Data communications analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data communications analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,647 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, data communications analysts earn a median annual income of $81,926 compared to $78,626 for data communications analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,647 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,626 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,345 |
Data communications analyst employment statistics
Most data communications analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data communications analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data communications analysts work.
Data communications analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Data communications analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the data communications analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data communications analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data communications analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Data communications analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for data communications analysts are technology, telecommunication and finance.
Data communications analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Telecommunication | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Data communications analyst turnover and employment statistics
Data communications analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data communications analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data communications analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data communications analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average data communications analyst tenure
The average data communications analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 306 data communications analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Data communications analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Data communications analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | - |
| Configuration Management Lead | 8.42% | 66,170 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Information Security Administrator | 8.59% | 157,160 |
| Consultant Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 144,261 |
| Advisory Project Manager | 10.54% | 123,568 |
| Support Agent | 10.88% | 106,016 |
Similar data communications analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration Management Lead | 8.42% | 66,170 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Information Security Administrator | 8.59% | 157,160 |
| Consultant Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 144,261 |
| Advisory Project Manager | 10.54% | 123,568 |
| Support Agent | 10.88% | 106,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by data communications analysts
The most common foreign language among data communications analysts is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Turkish, 14.3%
Data communications analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 14.3% |
