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Data research analyst demographics and statistics in the US

Data research analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates data research analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our data research analyst estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about data research analysts after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 82,322 data research analysts currently employed in the United States.
  • 51.6% of all data research analysts are women, while 48.4% are men.
  • The average data research analyst age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of data research analysts is White (65.1%), followed by Asian (14.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • Data research analysts are most in-demand in Baltimore, MD.
  • Bellevue, WA pays an annual average wage of $80,580, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women data research analysts earned 96% of what men earned.
  • New Jersey is the best state for data research analysts to live.
  • Data research analysts are 43% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Data research analyst demographics by:

Data research analyst gender statistics

51.6% of data research analysts are women and 48.4% of data research analysts are men.
  • Female, 51.6%
  • Male, 48.4%

Data research analyst gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female51.6%
Male48.4%

Data research analyst gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$56,810
female-income
Female income
$54,670

Data research analyst gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data research analyst positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of data research analysts are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Data research analyst gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201056.74%43.26%
201154.30%45.70%
201254.54%45.46%
201351.06%48.94%
201451.10%48.90%
201553.28%46.72%
201652.51%47.49%
201752.48%47.52%
201851.51%48.49%
201950.14%49.86%
202047.62%52.38%
202148.35%51.65%

Data research analyst related jobs gender ratio

We compared data research analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Data Research Analyst48%52%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Data research analyst demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among data research analysts is White, which makes up 65.1% of all data research analysts. Comparatively, 14.0% of data research analysts are Asian and 11.1% of data research analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.1%
  • Asian, 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Data research analyst race

Data research analyst racePercentages
White65.1%
Asian14.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Data research analyst race and ethnicity over time

See how data research analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Data research analyst race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.06%4.88%11.79%7.58%
201172.36%4.88%12.22%8.54%
201272.42%5.08%11.50%8.77%
201372.18%5.30%10.95%8.79%
201472.50%4.73%12.13%8.23%
201571.46%4.31%12.42%8.94%
201669.69%5.48%12.65%9.84%
201769.66%5.33%12.71%9.45%
201868.97%4.99%12.73%10.04%
201969.30%4.89%12.94%10.09%
202067.39%4.34%13.02%10.96%
202165.12%4.69%14.04%11.15%

Data research analyst wage gap by race

According to our data, asian data research analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american data research analysts have the lowest average salary at $53,312.
$64,000
$62,000
$60,000
$58,000
$56,000
$54,000
$52,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$55,676
White$57,436
Black or African American$53,312
Asian$61,642
Hispanic or Latino$56,310

Average data research analyst age

See how the average age of data research analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Data research analyst age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3429.5
White3734
Black or African American33.531
Asian3535
Hispanic or Latino3133

Data research analyst age breakdown

The average age of data research analysts is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the data research analyst population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Data research analyst age breakdown

Data Research Analyst YearsPercentages
40+ years35%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years30%

Data research analyst educational attainment

The most common degree for data research analysts is bachelor's degree, with 65% of data research analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 8%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Data research analysts by degree level

Data research analyst degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Master's17%
Associate8%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees6%

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Data research analyst wage gap by degree level

According to the data, data research analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,287 annually. With a Master's degree, data research analysts earn a median annual income of $66,704 compared to $59,014 for data research analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$62,000
$60,000
$58,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$66,704
Bachelor's Degree$59,014
Doctorate Degree$67,287

Data research analyst employment statistics

Most data research analysts work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where data research analysts work

Below, you can see the size of companies where data research analysts work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Data research analyst jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees33%
> 10,000 employees27%

Data research analyst jobs by company type

Employees with the data research analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data research analysts prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Data research analyst jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education30%
Public23%
Private43%
Government5%

Data research analyst jobs by industry

The most common industries for data research analysts are education, professional and finance.

Education

Professional

Finance

Fortune 500

Technology

Data research analyst turnover and employment statistics

Data research analyst unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for data research analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Data research analyst unemployment rate by year

YearData research analyst unemployment rate
20107.74%
20115.95%
20126.43%
20134.82%
20144.69%
20153.53%
20164.06%
20173.47%
20183.02%
20193.21%
20205.42%
20215.17%

Average data research analyst tenure

The average data research analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,079 data research analysts resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Data research analyst tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year34%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years4%
11+ years4%

Data research analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of data research analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Production Cost Estimator4.41%65,882
Logistic Assistant8.65%11,865
Headhunter8.93%16,367
Data Research Analyst10.00%-
Proposal Coordinator11.05%16,353
Compliance Coordinator11.64%33,823
Fundraising Coordinator19.25%19,121

Similar data research analyst jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Production Cost Estimator4.41%65,882
Logistic Assistant8.65%11,865
Headhunter8.93%16,367
Proposal Coordinator11.05%16,353
Compliance Coordinator11.64%33,823
Fundraising Coordinator19.25%19,121

Foreign languages spoken by data research analysts

The most common foreign language among data research analysts is Spanish at 31.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
  • Spanish, 31.8%
  • French, 12.8%
  • Chinese, 6.8%
  • Mandarin, 6.8%
  • German, 5.4%
  • Other, 36.4%

Data research analyst languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish31.8%
French12.8%
Chinese6.8%
Mandarin6.8%
German5.4%
Other36.4%

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Data research analyst location demographics

The amount you can make as a data research analyst can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of data research analysts is $100,420. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do data research analysts earn the most?

Data research analysts earn the most in Washington, where the average data research analyst salary is $80,467. The map here shows where data research analysts earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Data Research Analysts?

By looking through more than 2,079 resumes, we found that the most popular places for data research analysts are New York, NY and Ames, IA.
Number of Data Research Analysts

Data research analyst jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California9,240$67,082
2Texas4,566$59,231
3New York3,203$71,232
4Florida3,050$50,385
5Illinois2,909$58,185
6Pennsylvania2,888$54,019
7New Jersey2,141$75,491
8Massachusetts2,137$62,054
9North Carolina2,113$58,478
10Georgia2,052$58,998
11Ohio1,962$52,192
12Virginia1,903$63,663
13Michigan1,593$54,802
14Minnesota1,523$64,430
15Colorado1,502$58,858
16Maryland1,443$54,358
17Arizona1,383$54,572
18Missouri1,231$46,641
19Indiana1,132$52,273
20Tennessee1,098$51,991
21Wisconsin955$59,289
22Oregon892$60,621
23Connecticut856$67,793
24Utah808$54,632
25Washington687$80,467
26Iowa585$55,861
27Kentucky576$52,685
28Alabama548$45,987
29South Carolina527$53,917
30Kansas525$46,764
31District of Columbia485$71,455
32Oklahoma466$52,540
33Nebraska452$49,185
34Louisiana450$49,968
35Arkansas437$57,737
36New Hampshire421$59,419
37New Mexico419$52,371
38Nevada382$55,700
39Idaho335$55,007
40Mississippi289$43,521
41West Virginia277$47,662
42Maine263$58,915
43Rhode Island260$60,029
44Montana257$45,952
45Delaware235$70,430
46South Dakota235$55,680
47Hawaii219$49,082
48North Dakota196$55,270
49Vermont163$55,609
50Alaska156$60,577
51Wyoming95$51,216

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