How to hire an information analyst

How to hire an information analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information analyst you need to hire. Certain information analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An information analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, information analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of information analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Information Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$26-50
   Business Analyst	Business analysts are employees who are responsible for interpreting business data and coming up with business solutions. They are well-versed in whatever business the company is in, and they have strong business acumen... Show more	$25-49
   Systems Analyst	A systems analyst is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of technology systems and analyzing its efficiency for business operations and clients' needs. Systems analysts create specific modifications to operating systems and help design solutions and processes... Show more	$27-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Data Entry
   • Data Analysis
   • Strong Analytical
   • Project Management
   • Data Integrity
   • FOIA
   • PowerPoint
   • Management System
   • Process Improvement
   • HIPAA
   • Cycle Management
   • Equities
   • Data Quality

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the successful conversion of multiple payroll master structure to a single combine payroll master structure.
   • Develop SharePoint site to manage reporting within multiple divisions.
   • Develop integration and automation of ITIL processes in order to achieve superior service management.
   • Perform statistical analysis of all patients' medical records while also ensuring quality in indexing.
   • Process medical authorization release forms while complying with HIPAA laws and regulations.
   • Interface with systems areas including CICS and MVS, to help issues.

   More information analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An information analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, information analysts' average salary in florida is 36% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level information analysts 47% less than senior-level information analysts.
   • Certifications. An information analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an information analyst's salary.

   Average information analyst salary

   $75,933yearly

   $36.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information analyst salary

   $55,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average information analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$93,716	$45
   2	Oregon	$92,544	$44
   3	Pennsylvania	$86,044	$41
   4	New York	$82,905	$40
   5	District of Columbia	$82,305	$40
   6	Massachusetts	$82,164	$40
   7	Maryland	$81,778	$39
   8	Washington	$80,148	$39
   9	Arizona	$79,903	$38
   10	Indiana	$76,849	$37
   11	Missouri	$75,974	$37
   12	Ohio	$75,856	$36
   13	Texas	$75,402	$36
   14	Virginia	$74,839	$36
   15	Hawaii	$74,665	$36
   16	Michigan	$74,509	$36
   17	Oklahoma	$74,233	$36
   18	Illinois	$73,898	$36
   19	Georgia	$68,332	$33
   20	Utah	$63,653	$31

   Average information analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Putnam Investments	$111,240	$53.48
   2	CITGO Petroleum	$100,733	$48.43
   3	Citi	$95,781	$46.05	109
   4	Air Products	$92,600	$44.52	1
   5	Shore Health System	$91,706	$44.09
   6	University of Maryland Medical System	$90,884	$43.69	5
   7	Aera Energy	$90,196	$43.36
   8	Holland & Knight	$90,104	$43.32	7
   9	HSBC Bank	$89,191	$42.88	3
   10	Sanofi Genzyme	$89,165	$42.87
   11	Stanford Children's Health	$89,037	$42.81
   12	TD Bank	$88,505	$42.55	82
   13	DXC Technology	$88,263	$42.43	3
   14	Equinix	$88,163	$42.39	8
   15	Standard Insurance Company	$87,596	$42.11	1
   16	247 Customer.com	$87,506	$42.07
   17	BCP	$87,464	$42.05
   18	Hunt Oil	$87,399	$42.02	1
   19	Cedars-Sinai	$86,775	$41.72	27
   20	Goldbelt Falcon	$85,718	$41.21

4. Writing an information analyst job description

   A job description for an information analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an information analyst job description:

   Information analyst job description example

   Indiana University Health adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and aligns with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
   
   Apply for an Information Services Analyst with IU Health! This role will be part of the Pathology Department within the Laboratory IS team. This will be a non-remote role located onsite in Indianapolis. The hours will be M-F 8-4:30pm approximately. We are looking for candidates who have desktop and customer service experience.
   
   This position-part of the Lab IS Production Support Team--configures, installs, maintains and upgrades hospital information systems hardware and software under direct supervision. Administers and maintains security of operating systems. Provides operational support for the organization's information systems, peripheral equipment, and clinical applications. Provides onsite support to the organization's internal users of computer applications and hardware. Performs routine assignments using existing procedures.
   Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
   
   * 0-3 years of experience required.
   * Requires knowledge of multi application environments.
   * Prefers experience with databases or clinical systems.
   
   Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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5. Post your job

   To find information analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any information analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level information analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your information analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit information analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit information analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview information analyst candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new information analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the information analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new information analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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