Decision analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Decision analyst gender statistics
46.7% of decision analysts are women and 53.3% of decision analysts are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
Decision analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
Decision analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,416
Female income
$75,978
Decision analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in decision analyst positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of decision analysts are female.
Decision analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
| 2011 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2012 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2013 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2014 | 55.23% | 44.77% |
| 2015 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2016 | 51.25% | 48.75% |
| 2017 | 52.89% | 47.11% |
| 2018 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2019 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2020 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2021 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
Decision analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared decision analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Actuary Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 27% | 73% |
| Decision Analyst | 53% | 47% |
| Method Consultant | 80% | 20% |
| Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Balance Engineer | 93% | 7% |
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Decision analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among decision analysts is White, which makes up 55.0% of all decision analysts. Comparatively, 13.7% of decision analysts are Asian and 12.9% of decision analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Decision analyst race
| Decision analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Decision analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how decision analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Decision analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.85% | 10.05% | 12.90% | 10.31% |
| 2011 | 64.63% | 10.67% | 12.09% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 63.05% | 10.91% | 14.04% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 10.13% | 15.55% | 9.62% |
| 2014 | 63.28% | 10.78% | 13.53% | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 64.20% | 10.69% | 13.76% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | 61.98% | 10.04% | 14.62% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 60.77% | 10.40% | 15.11% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 61.57% | 10.05% | 13.57% | 10.70% |
| 2019 | 59.51% | 10.28% | 14.74% | 12.37% |
| 2020 | 56.51% | 10.32% | 15.25% | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 54.99% | 11.95% | 13.66% | 12.86% |
Decision analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown decision analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino decision analysts have the lowest average salary at $76,612.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,355 |
| White | $79,164 |
| Black or African American | $78,816 |
| Asian | $81,229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,612 |
Average decision analyst age
See how the average age of decision analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Decision analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41 |
Decision analyst age breakdown
The average age of decision analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the decision analyst population.
Decision analyst age breakdown
| Decision Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Decision analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for decision analysts is bachelor's degree, with 64% of decision analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Decision analysts by degree level
| Decision analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Decision analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, decision analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,236 annually. With a Master's degree, decision analysts earn a median annual income of $90,585 compared to $82,029 for decision analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,585 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,029 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,236 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,717 |
Decision analyst employment statistics
Most decision analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where decision analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where decision analysts work.
Decision analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Decision analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the decision analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most decision analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Decision analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 56% |
Decision analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for decision analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Decision analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Decision analyst turnover and employment statistics
Decision analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for decision analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Decision analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Decision analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 2.83% |
| 2012 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average decision analyst tenure
The average decision analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 decision analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Decision analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Decision analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of decision 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Tester | 7.66% | 82,396 |
| Engineering Specialist | 7.80% | 74,442 |
| Biostatistician | 8.31% | 17,972 |
| Business Administrator | 8.39% | 103,025 |
| Decision Analyst | 9.24% | - |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Similar decision analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Tester | 7.66% | 82,396 |
| Engineering Specialist | 7.80% | 74,442 |
| Biostatistician | 8.31% | 17,972 |
| Business Administrator | 8.39% | 103,025 |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by decision analysts
- Carrier, 75.0%
- Zulu, 25.0%
Decision analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 75.0% |
| Zulu | 25.0% |
