Economic analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Economic analyst gender statistics
34.1% of economic analysts are women and 65.9% of economic analysts are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Economic analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Economic analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,213
Female income
$65,732
Economic analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in economic analyst positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of economic analysts are female.
Economic analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2011 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2012 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2013 | 77.10% | 22.90% |
| 2014 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2015 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2016 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
| 2017 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2018 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2019 | 64.99% | 35.01% |
| 2020 | 68.35% | 31.65% |
| 2021 | 65.94% | 34.06% |
Economic analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared economic analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Economic Analyst | 66% | 34% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Economic analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among economic analysts is White, which makes up 68.0% of all economic analysts. Comparatively, 14.1% of economic analysts are Asian and 7.7% of economic analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Economic analyst race
| Economic analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Economic analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how economic analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Economic analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.44% | 4.81% | 12.62% | 6.10% |
| 2011 | 74.93% | 4.46% | 14.14% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 76.93% | 3.30% | 13.04% | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 6.21% | 11.23% | 5.29% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 6.21% | 14.96% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 6.22% | 15.11% | 6.75% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 6.15% | 13.89% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 70.08% | 5.44% | 15.15% | 7.12% |
| 2018 | 70.38% | 6.31% | 12.91% | 8.11% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 6.96% | 13.11% | 8.22% |
| 2020 | 67.46% | 5.46% | 13.09% | 9.10% |
| 2021 | 68.00% | 5.64% | 14.09% | 7.67% |
Economic analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian economic analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american economic analysts have the lowest average salary at $64,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,903 |
| White | $71,543 |
| Black or African American | $64,942 |
| Asian | $77,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,984 |
Average economic analyst age
See how the average age of economic analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Economic analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | 38 |
| White | 35 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 40.5 |
Economic analyst age breakdown
The average age of economic analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the economic analyst population.
Economic analyst age breakdown
| Economic Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Economic analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for economic analysts is bachelor's degree, with 71% of economic analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Economic analysts by degree level
| Economic analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Economic analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, economic analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,421 annually. With a Master's degree, economic analysts earn a median annual income of $81,823 compared to $71,887 for economic analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,823 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,887 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,421 |
Economic analyst employment statistics
Most economic analysts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where economic analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where economic analysts work.
Economic analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Economic analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the economic analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most economic analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Economic analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 12% |
Economic analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for economic analysts are professional, finance and government.
Economic analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Economic analyst turnover and employment statistics
Economic analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for economic analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economic analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Economic analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.52% |
| 2011 | 4.06% |
| 2012 | 2.88% |
| 2013 | 2.84% |
| 2014 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 2.13% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 2.49% |
Average economic analyst tenure
The average economic analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 845 economic analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Economic analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Economic analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of economic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Economic Analyst | 7.33% | - |
| Information Technology Auditor | 7.40% | 91,033 |
| Income Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 65,420 |
| Revenue Enforcement Agent | 7.65% | 27,959 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Field Examiner | 19.38% | 46,780 |
Similar economic analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Engineer | 4.38% | 25,541 |
| Information Technology Auditor | 7.40% | 91,033 |
| Income Tax Advisor | 7.56% | 65,420 |
| Revenue Enforcement Agent | 7.65% | 27,959 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Field Examiner | 19.38% | 46,780 |
Foreign languages spoken by economic analysts
The most common foreign language among economic analysts is Spanish at 30.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 30.9%
- French, 15.5%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- Mandarin, 7.3%
- Russian, 6.4%
- Other, 31.7%
Economic analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.9% |
| French | 15.5% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| Mandarin | 7.3% |
| Russian | 6.4% |
| Other | 31.7% |
