Economic research analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Economic research analyst demographics by:
Economic research analyst gender statistics
43.4% of economic research analysts are women and 56.6% of economic research analysts are men.
- Male, 56.6%
- Female, 43.4%
Economic research analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.6% |
| Female | 43.4% |
Economic research analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,673
Female income
$73,458
Economic research analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in economic research analyst positions over time. Currently, 43.4% of economic research analysts are female.
Economic research analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2011 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2012 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2013 | 59.22% | 40.78% |
| 2014 | 59.26% | 40.74% |
| 2015 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2016 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2017 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2018 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2019 | 58.32% | 41.68% |
| 2020 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2021 | 56.58% | 43.42% |
Economic research analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared economic 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Economic Research Analyst | 57% | 43% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Economic research analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among economic research analysts is White, which makes up 64.5% of all economic research analysts. Comparatively, 14.3% of economic research analysts are Asian and 11.3% of economic research analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Economic research analyst race
| Economic research analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Economic research analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how economic research analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Economic research analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.49% | 4.95% | 12.10% | 7.75% |
| 2011 | 71.79% | 4.95% | 12.53% | 8.71% |
| 2012 | 71.85% | 5.15% | 11.82% | 8.94% |
| 2013 | 71.61% | 5.37% | 11.27% | 8.96% |
| 2014 | 71.93% | 4.79% | 12.44% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 4.37% | 12.74% | 9.11% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 5.54% | 12.96% | 10.01% |
| 2017 | 69.09% | 5.40% | 13.03% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 68.40% | 5.06% | 13.04% | 10.21% |
| 2019 | 68.73% | 4.96% | 13.25% | 10.26% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 4.41% | 13.33% | 11.13% |
| 2021 | 64.55% | 4.76% | 14.35% | 11.32% |
Economic research analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian economic research analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american economic research analysts have the lowest average salary at $71,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,968 |
| White | $77,614 |
| Black or African American | $71,427 |
| Asian | $83,978 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,920 |
Average economic research analyst age
See how the average age of economic research analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Economic research analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Economic research analyst age breakdown
The average age of economic research analysts is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the economic research analyst population.
Economic research analyst age breakdown
| Economic Research Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Economic research analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for economic research analysts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of economic research analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Economic research analysts by degree level
| Economic research analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Economic research analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, economic research analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,596 annually. With a Master's degree, economic research analysts earn a median annual income of $91,703 compared to $79,997 for economic research analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,703 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,997 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,596 |
Economic research analyst employment statistics
Most economic research analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where economic research analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where economic research analysts work.
Economic research analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Economic research analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the economic research analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most economic research analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Economic research analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 19% |
Economic research analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for economic research analysts are finance, government and education.
Economic research analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Government | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Economic research analyst turnover and employment statistics
Economic research analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for economic research analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economic research analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Economic research analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average economic research analyst tenure
The average economic research analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 170 economic research analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Economic research analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Economic research analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of economic research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Job Service Specialist | 8.93% | 61,279 |
| Economic Research Analyst | 10.00% | - |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 11.64% | 9,915 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar economic research analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Job Service Specialist | 8.93% | 61,279 |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 11.64% | 9,915 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by economic research analysts
The most common foreign language among economic research analysts is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Hindi, 4.5%
- Filipino, 4.5%
- Other, 41.0%
Economic research analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Hindi | 4.5% |
| Filipino | 4.5% |
| Other | 41.0% |
