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Lead project analyst demographics and statistics in the US

Lead project analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead project analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead project analyst estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead project analysts after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 149,082 lead project analysts currently employed in the United States.
  • 36.3% of all lead project analysts are women, while 63.7% are men.
  • The average lead project analyst age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead project analysts is White (59.1%), followed by Asian (14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Black or African American (10.1%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all lead project analysts are LGBT.
  • Lead project analysts are 48% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead project analyst gender statistics

36.3% of lead project analysts are women and 63.7% of lead project analysts are men.
  • Male, 63.7%
  • Female, 36.3%

Lead project analyst gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male63.7%
Female36.3%

Lead project analyst gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$109,514
female-income
Female income
$103,063

Lead project analyst gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead project analyst positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of lead project analysts are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Lead project analyst gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201066.51%33.49%
201164.18%35.82%
201265.48%34.52%
201364.31%35.69%
201464.60%35.40%
201563.26%36.74%
201662.33%37.67%
201763.80%36.20%
201860.94%39.06%
201962.58%37.42%
202063.38%36.62%
202163.72%36.28%

Lead project analyst related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead project analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Lead Project Analyst64%36%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Lead project analyst demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead project analysts is White, which makes up 59.1% of all lead project analysts. Comparatively, 14.6% of lead project analysts are Asian and 10.9% of lead project analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 59.1%
  • Asian, 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
  • Black or African American, 10.1%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Lead project analyst race

Lead project analyst racePercentages
White59.1%
Asian14.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.9%
Black or African American10.1%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Lead project analyst race and ethnicity over time

See how lead project analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead project analyst race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.89%10.27%14.76%7.93%
201165.68%10.68%13.24%8.17%
201264.88%10.31%14.67%7.83%
201364.26%9.61%15.32%8.38%
201462.97%10.48%15.33%9.17%
201562.85%9.86%15.78%9.00%
201662.24%10.47%15.63%9.32%
201761.92%10.40%15.44%9.42%
201862.79%9.74%15.02%9.43%
201962.96%10.28%14.05%9.98%
202059.25%10.07%14.70%11.27%
202159.11%10.14%14.62%10.93%

Lead project analyst wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead project analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead project analysts have the lowest average salary at $104,714.
$117,000
$114,000
$111,000
$108,000
$105,000
$102,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$110,067
White$109,867
Black or African American$104,714
Asian$116,158
Hispanic or Latino$107,098

Average lead project analyst age

See how the average age of lead project analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead project analyst age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4044
White4245
Black or African American45.544
Asian4040
Hispanic or Latino3840

Lead project analyst age breakdown

The average age of lead project analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the lead project analyst population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead project analyst age breakdown

Lead Project Analyst YearsPercentages
40+ years57%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years13%

Lead project analyst educational attainment

The most common degree for lead project analysts is bachelor's degree, with 68% of lead project analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Lead project analysts by degree level

Lead project analyst degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Master's19%
Associate10%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees1%

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Lead project analyst wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead project analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $119,783 annually. With a Doctorate degree, lead project analysts earn a median annual income of $118,923 compared to $110,058 for lead project analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
$124,000
$119,000
$114,000
$109,000
$104,000
$99,000
$94,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$119,783
Bachelor's Degree$110,058
Doctorate Degree$118,923
Some College/ Associate Degree$98,253

Lead project analyst employment statistics

Most lead project analysts work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where lead project analysts work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead project analysts work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead project analyst jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees45%

Lead project analyst jobs by company type

Employees with the lead project analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead project analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead project analyst jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public45%
Private48%
Government3%

Lead project analyst jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead project analysts are technology, finance and manufacturing.

Fortune 500

Technology

Finance

Manufacturing

Health Care

Lead project analyst turnover and employment statistics

Lead project analyst unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead project analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead project analyst unemployment rate by year

YearLead project analyst unemployment rate
20105.21%
20114.30%
20123.58%
20133.42%
20142.80%
20152.73%
20162.43%
20172.42%
20182.29%
20192.21%
20203.97%
20212.41%

Average lead project analyst tenure

The average lead project analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 847 lead project analysts resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead project analyst tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year15%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years6%
11+ years11%

Lead project analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead project analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Telecommunications Consultant7.31%13,627
Lead Project Analyst8.42%-
Development Team Member8.46%389,951
Information Assurance Security Officer8.59%165,876
Exchange Administrator9.03%71,304
Senior Data Architect10.54%150,336
Senior Service Desk Technician10.88%124,546

Similar lead project analyst jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Telecommunications Consultant7.31%13,627
Development Team Member8.46%389,951
Information Assurance Security Officer8.59%165,876
Exchange Administrator9.03%71,304
Senior Data Architect10.54%150,336
Senior Service Desk Technician10.88%124,546

Foreign languages spoken by lead project analysts

The most common foreign language among lead project analysts is Spanish at 18.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
  • Spanish, 18.8%
  • Portuguese, 12.5%
  • Chinese, 12.5%
  • German, 12.5%
  • Swahili, 6.3%
  • Other, 37.4%

Lead project analyst languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish18.8%
Portuguese12.5%
Chinese12.5%
German12.5%
Swahili6.3%
Other37.4%

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Lead project analyst location demographics

Where do lead project analysts earn the most?

Lead project analysts earn the most in California, where the average lead project analyst salary is $140,788. The map here shows where lead project analysts earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Project Analysts?

By looking through more than 847 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead project analysts are New York, NY and Arlington, VA.
Number of Lead Project Analysts

Lead project analyst jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California5,797$140,788
2Texas4,981$96,985
3Pennsylvania3,882$105,236
4Ohio3,204$89,486
5Florida2,603$85,460
6New York2,307$105,369
7Virginia2,281$98,073
8Illinois2,227$96,364
9Massachusetts1,945$102,383
10Georgia1,759$112,040
11North Carolina1,582$112,153
12Minnesota1,535$96,349
13Michigan1,525$102,046
14Washington1,517$113,890
15Maryland1,466$107,961
16New Jersey1,338$102,832
17Indiana1,246$86,838
18Arizona1,192$121,502
19Wisconsin1,188$108,415
20Missouri1,152$98,618
21Tennessee1,147$89,360
22Colorado1,072$101,924
23Utah939$92,781
24Kansas937$88,496
25Oregon824$95,790
26Alabama761$87,936
27Arkansas727$97,798
28District of Columbia697$123,285
29Oklahoma680$89,415
30Nevada676$103,818
31Kentucky674$84,477
32South Carolina647$95,199
33Iowa636$90,548
34Nebraska628$89,138
35Connecticut580$108,584
36Idaho566$107,202
37New Hampshire551$112,674
38New Mexico550$115,446
39Louisiana474$100,154
40Rhode Island434$116,421
41Alaska272$91,477
42Montana271$99,840
43Delaware265$94,763
44Mississippi238$86,991
45South Dakota235$92,773
46Maine220$98,027
47West Virginia205$98,562
48North Dakota181$94,932
49Vermont178$100,321
50Hawaii178$113,084
51Wyoming88$92,188

Where are lead project analysts in high demand?

Lead project analysts are in high demand in Bethesda, MD. There are currently 4 job openings for lead project analysts here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead project analysts are in the most demand.
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