Data processing analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Data processing analyst gender statistics
45.6% of data processing analysts are women and 54.4% of data processing analysts are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Data processing analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Data processing analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,893
Female income
$72,303
Data processing analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data processing analyst positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of data processing analysts are female.
Data processing analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.46% | 42.54% |
| 2011 | 54.92% | 45.08% |
| 2012 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2013 | 55.06% | 44.94% |
| 2014 | 55.37% | 44.63% |
| 2015 | 53.93% | 46.07% |
| 2016 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2017 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2018 | 51.47% | 48.53% |
| 2019 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
| 2020 | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 2021 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
Data processing analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared data processing 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 Processing Analyst | 54% | 46% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Data processing analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data processing analysts is White, which makes up 58.5% of all data processing analysts. Comparatively, 14.5% of data processing analysts are Asian and 11.3% of data processing analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.5%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Data processing analyst race
| Data processing analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Data processing analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how data processing analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data processing analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.28% | 10.61% | 14.60% | 8.33% |
| 2011 | 65.08% | 11.03% | 13.08% | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 10.66% | 14.50% | 8.22% |
| 2013 | 63.66% | 9.96% | 15.15% | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 62.36% | 10.83% | 15.17% | 9.56% |
| 2015 | 62.24% | 10.21% | 15.61% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 61.63% | 10.82% | 15.46% | 9.71% |
| 2017 | 61.31% | 10.74% | 15.27% | 9.82% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 10.08% | 14.86% | 9.82% |
| 2019 | 62.35% | 10.62% | 13.88% | 10.38% |
| 2020 | 58.64% | 10.41% | 14.54% | 11.67% |
| 2021 | 58.51% | 10.49% | 14.46% | 11.33% |
Data processing analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data processing analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american data processing analysts have the lowest average salary at $73,726.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,375 |
| White | $78,200 |
| Black or African American | $73,726 |
| Asian | $83,728 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,790 |
Average data processing analyst age
See how the average age of data processing analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data processing analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40 |
Data processing analyst age breakdown
The average age of data processing analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the data processing analyst population.
Data processing analyst age breakdown
| Data Processing Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Data processing analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for data processing analysts is bachelor's degree, with 59% of data processing analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Data processing analysts by degree level
| Data processing analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Data processing analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data processing analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,944 annually. With a Doctorate degree, data processing analysts earn a median annual income of $86,179 compared to $78,368 for data processing analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,368 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,179 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,186 |
Data processing analyst employment statistics
Most data processing analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data processing analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data processing analysts work.
Data processing analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Data processing analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the data processing analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data processing analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data processing analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 7% |
Data processing analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for data processing analysts are technology, finance and professional.
Data processing analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Data processing analyst turnover and employment statistics
Data processing analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data processing analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data processing analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data processing analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 4.30% |
| 2012 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 3.97% |
| 2021 | 2.41% |
Average data processing analyst tenure
The average data processing analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 492 data processing analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Data processing analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Data processing analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data processing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Data Processing Analyst | 8.42% | - |
| Principle Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,407 |
| Senior Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,649 |
| Systems Coordinator | 9.03% | 86,897 |
| Automation Test Engineer | 10.54% | 125,816 |
| Desktop Support Analyst | 10.88% | 99,621 |
Similar data processing analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Principle Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,407 |
| Senior Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,649 |
| Systems Coordinator | 9.03% | 86,897 |
| Automation Test Engineer | 10.54% | 125,816 |
| Desktop Support Analyst | 10.88% | 99,621 |
Foreign languages spoken by data processing analysts
The most common foreign language among data processing analysts is Spanish at 26.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 26.1%
- Chinese, 8.7%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- Korean, 8.7%
- Kurdish, 4.3%
- Other, 43.5%
Data processing analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.1% |
| Chinese | 8.7% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| Korean | 8.7% |
| Kurdish | 4.3% |
| Other | 43.5% |
