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Job outlook for document analysts in the United States
Are document analyst jobs in demand?
Yes, document analyst jobs are in demand. Document analyst demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Document analyst job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of document analyst jobs and the average document analyst salary over time.
Document analyst jobs over time
Document analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,404 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,014 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,053 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,734 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,706 | 0.00% |
Average document analyst salary over time
Document analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,678 | $19.56 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $39,337 | $18.91 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $38,447 | $18.48 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $38,243 | $18.39 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $37,788 | $18.17 | +1.7% |
Document analyst jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of document analyst job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where document analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for document analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 407 | 59% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,328 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 829 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 812 | 12% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 108 | 11% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 549 | 10% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 530 | 10% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 109 | 10% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 65 | 10% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 274 | 9% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 125 | 9% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 93 | 9% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 993 | 8% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 793 | 8% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 676 | 8% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 592 | 8% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 333 | 8% |
| 19 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 113 | 8% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 70 | 8% |
Most common cities for document analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockledge | 1 | 4% | $33,125 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $47,513 |
| 3 | West Des Moines | 1 | 2% | $32,696 |
| 4 | Alexandria | 1 | 1% | $42,907 |
| 5 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $49,464 |
| 6 | Duluth | 1 | 1% | $37,290 |
| 7 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $39,106 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $37,407 |
| 9 | Buffalo | 1 | 0% | $46,956 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $33,826 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $43,681 |
| 12 | Plano | 1 | 0% | $38,925 |
| 13 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $33,320 |
| 14 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $47,911 |
Document Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to document analyst professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the document analyst job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the document analyst industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of document analyst experts
David Feldman Ph.D.
University of California, Irvine
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Michael McLaughlin
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Christopher Lanz
SUNY Potsdam
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Document Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
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Michael McLaughlin
FacultyBrigham Young University - Idaho
Department of Computer Information Technology
What soft skills should all Document Analysts possess?
Michael McLaughlin: The ability to work well with people.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Document Analysts?
Christopher Lanz: No certificate program or selection makes an applicant competitive with an actual computer scientist. Employers are fully aware that such a person is in the strongest position to learn anything. This is absolutely not true of certificate-earners.
Document analyst jobs
Updated October 5, 2021