How to hire a junior data analyst

How to hire a junior data analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior data analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The junior data analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A junior data analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, junior data 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.

   This list presents junior data analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Junior Data Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Data Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$20-39
   Research Analyst	A research analyst is responsible for providing a company with insights and advice concerning finance, investments, and expenditures. Utilizing their analytical skills and extensive expertise in marketing, they analyze the trends and significant factors to conclude which decision should be the best to make... Show more	$21-51
   Process Analyst	A process analyst is also known as an operations research analyst, who evaluates in detail the steps in producing products and making important decisions as well as providing recommendations on how to enhance them. They are IT specialists that analyze the business process and workflows to determine how they can be computerized and improved... Show more	$23-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • Python
   • Visualization
   • Power Bi
   • PowerPoint
   • Analyze Data
   • Pivot Tables
   • Data Quality
   • Strong Analytical
   • BI
   • Data Collection
   • SAS
   • ETL
   • Statistical Analysis

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop Java application to automate reformatting of text files for an internal application.
   • Drive to SHA shops to assist in PC set up.
   • Develop and maintain a SharePoint site for team members.
   • Create and maintain a ticket tracker in SharePoint for all Tririga issues.
   • Develop VBA applications that gather data to communicate trends and frequencies on various production KPIs.
   • Assist ETL team for transformation rules documentation for data migration for OLTP to warehouse for reporting.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the junior data analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A junior data analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a junior data analyst in Wyoming may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level junior data analyst. Additionally, a junior data analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average junior data analyst salary

   $59,197yearly

   $28.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior data analyst salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average junior data analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$81,479	$39
   2	Virginia	$77,013	$37
   3	Massachusetts	$76,382	$37
   4	New Jersey	$74,069	$36
   5	District of Columbia	$72,372	$35
   6	New York	$72,182	$35
   7	California	$71,806	$35
   8	Rhode Island	$70,583	$34
   9	Maryland	$69,133	$33
   10	Connecticut	$68,555	$33
   11	Illinois	$67,886	$33
   12	Delaware	$66,553	$32
   13	Arizona	$65,557	$32
   14	Texas	$63,542	$31
   15	Minnesota	$63,220	$30
   16	Georgia	$62,794	$30
   17	Colorado	$62,138	$30
   18	North Carolina	$60,384	$29
   19	Pennsylvania	$58,682	$28
   20	Florida	$58,372	$28

   Average junior data analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Fitbit	$99,342	$47.76
   2	DoorDash	$85,592	$41.15	27
   3	StoneX Group	$76,459	$36.76	7
   4	Chubb	$75,691	$36.39	31
   5	Dominion National	$74,072	$35.61
   6	REI Systems	$70,286	$33.79
   7	EchoStar	$68,971	$33.16	47
   8	RCG Global Services, Inc.	$68,021	$32.70
   9	Stantec	$66,862	$32.15	6
   10	Majesco	$66,674	$32.05
   11	CyberCoders	$66,558	$32.00	5
   12	Lockton Companies	$66,469	$31.96	6
   13	Lenovo	$66,400	$31.92	2
   14	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$65,965	$31.71
   15	Cape Cod Healthcare	$65,958	$31.71	4
   16	China Custom Manufacturing Ltd	$65,465	$31.47
   17	Iss | Institutional Shareholder Services	$65,419	$31.45	2
   18	EngagePoint	$65,355	$31.42
   19	ARA	$65,260	$31.38	9
   20	Integrated Resources	$65,059	$31.28	164

4. Writing a junior data analyst job description

   A junior data analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a junior data analyst job description:

   Junior data analyst job description example

   A-TEK Inc. is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to support our Federal customer based in Bethesda, MD. The Junior Data Analyst is responsible for using their knowledge of data processing software and business development strategies to provide sound business decisions to executives. The Junior Data Analyst's duties include collaborating with other team members to extract data figures, creating reports based on their findings, and creating data visualizations.
   
   The Division of Facilities Services (DFS) is responsible for the creation and implementation of the NIH's physical master plan and other planning efforts that guide the development of the agency. DFS coordinates the implementation of the capital improvement plan in the context of the NIH's approved physical master plan and is responsible for space planning, analysis, and management, and provides support to the Space Review Board.
   
   DFS is also responsible for Facilities Information System Management (FIMS). This includes the development and maintenance of databases to track all space occupied by the NIH, deficiencies in buildings, development and maintenance of computer-aided design (CAD) floor plans and maps, architectural, survey accurate mapping, geographic information system development, and coordination of access to all of this information.
   
   Responsible for supporting National Institute of Health's (NIH) space inventory data that encompasses over 20,000,000 square feet
   Serves as a facilities-related data analyst for the campus, specifically focused on space data Provides actionable business intelligence in consultation with management and business units for use in daily and strategic decision-making Responsible for a wide range of routine and customized space-related reporting including the programming of SQL Database queries and scripts to develop custom datasets Generates space-related reports and data visualizations for various NIH offices and applications to include current data summaries and historical trends. Helps others interpret data through effective and meaningful reporting Serves as a liaison between the Facilities Division and external agencies (Health and Human Services, General Services Administration, and National Science Foundation, etc.) for space inventory data Assists other NIH analysts with relating their data to the space inventory data Ensures the quality and completeness of data through error report checking and periodic auditing of data. Responsible for maintaining and validating all space inventory related data Close coordination is expected with the GIS team, CAD team, and Space Planners within NIH to ensure effective and efficient data updates Develops and disseminates specialized queries and graphical reports from the FIMS Participates in and supports the development and implementation of feature and data improvements to the FIMS Creates and updates, any documents used to support the position, such as user's manuals, process documents, or specialized forms
   
   Required Qualifications:
   Requires a BA or BS degree from an accredited institution in a management or technical discipline - Computer Science, Information Technology or Business Management (related degrees and equivalent experience will be considered). Prior experience performing data analysis, including business process and requirements elicitation, and documentation a plus. Passionate about the quality and accuracy of data Demonstrated Proficiency with SQL a plus Experience with Data Visualization Tools (Power BI, Tableau, Cognos BI) with experience developing and implementing interactive analytic reports, dashboards, and other data visualizations. Excellent customer-facing, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are a must as duties will require interacting directly client team members at all levels. Excellent written and oral communication including technical writing and effective listening skills and customer relationship management; must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing Ability to learn the functionality of software applications and the elements of business or user processes and write detailed non-coding requirements Ability to become a product expert and communicate coherently to our customers Ability to learn and document highly complex business rules and processes Ability to write User stories and other SDLC documentation Ability to work in a highly team-oriented, cross-functional, and collaborative environment Proactive self-starter who manages competing priorities, multi-tasks, and meets all deadlines and commitments while remaining flexible and adapts to continually changing priorities
   
   A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right junior data analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit junior data 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 junior data analyst

   Once you've found the junior data analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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