Defense analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Defense analyst gender statistics
23.8% of defense analysts are women and 76.2% of defense analysts are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Defense analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Defense analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,644
Female income
$84,754
Defense analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in defense analyst positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of defense analysts are female.
Defense analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2011 | 71.87% | 28.13% |
| 2012 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2014 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2016 | 72.64% | 27.36% |
| 2017 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2018 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2019 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2020 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2021 | 76.20% | 23.80% |
Defense analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared defense 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% |
| Defense Analyst | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Defense analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among defense analysts is White, which makes up 65.7% of all defense analysts. Comparatively, 9.6% of defense analysts are Asian and 9.2% of defense analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Defense analyst race
| Defense analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Defense analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how defense analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Defense analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Defense analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian defense analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown defense analysts have the lowest average salary at $85,863.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,863 |
| White | $90,279 |
| Black or African American | $86,551 |
| Asian | $92,366 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,321 |
Average defense analyst age
See how the average age of defense analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Defense analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Defense analyst age breakdown
The average age of defense analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the defense analyst population.
Defense analyst age breakdown
| Defense Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Defense analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for defense analysts is bachelor's degree, with 62% of defense analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Defense analysts by degree level
| Defense analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Defense analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, defense analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,056 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, defense analysts earn a median annual income of $86,799 compared to $75,754 for defense analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,799 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,754 |
Defense analyst employment statistics
Most defense analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where defense analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where defense analysts work.
Defense analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Defense analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the defense analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most defense analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Defense analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 11% |
Defense analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for defense analysts are technology, professional and government.
Defense analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Defense analyst turnover and employment statistics
Defense analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for defense analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Defense analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Defense analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average defense analyst tenure
The average defense analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 defense analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Defense analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Defense analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of defense 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Solutions Analyst | 8.42% | 167,971 |
| Design Team Lead | 8.46% | 61,298 |
| Defense Analyst | 8.59% | - |
| Field Support Engineer | 9.03% | 174,765 |
| Senior Data Architect | 10.54% | 150,336 |
| PC Coordinator | 10.88% | 22,341 |
Similar defense analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Solutions Analyst | 8.42% | 167,971 |
| Design Team Lead | 8.46% | 61,298 |
| Field Support Engineer | 9.03% | 174,765 |
| Senior Data Architect | 10.54% | 150,336 |
| PC Coordinator | 10.88% | 22,341 |
Foreign languages spoken by defense analysts
The most common foreign language among defense analysts is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.4% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- German, 15.4%
- Hawaiian, 7.7%
- Georgian, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Defense analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| German | 15.4% |
| Hawaiian | 7.7% |
| Georgian | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |