Legislative analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Legislative analyst gender statistics
45.3% of legislative analysts are women and 54.7% of legislative analysts are men.
- Male, 54.7%
- Female, 45.3%
Legislative analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.7% |
| Female | 45.3% |
Legislative analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,330
Female income
$65,773
Legislative analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legislative analyst positions over time. Currently, 45.3% of legislative analysts are female.
Legislative analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2011 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2012 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2013 | 57.15% | 42.85% |
| 2014 | 55.50% | 44.50% |
| 2015 | 56.94% | 43.06% |
| 2016 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2017 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| 2018 | 57.54% | 42.46% |
| 2019 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2020 | 54.21% | 45.79% |
| 2021 | 54.67% | 45.33% |
Legislative analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared legislative 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% |
| Legislative Analyst | 55% | 45% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Legislative analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legislative analysts is White, which makes up 67.7% of all legislative analysts. Comparatively, 9.8% of legislative analysts are Asian and 9.2% of legislative analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Legislative analyst race
| Legislative analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Legislative analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how legislative analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legislative analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.51% | 8.30% | 6.42% | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 75.77% | 8.39% | 6.80% | 6.94% |
| 2012 | 74.70% | 8.77% | 7.21% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 74.59% | 8.46% | 7.61% | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 74.90% | 8.54% | 7.69% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 73.80% | 8.07% | 7.95% | 7.75% |
| 2016 | 73.58% | 8.00% | 8.32% | 7.63% |
| 2017 | 73.16% | 8.30% | 8.33% | 7.74% |
| 2018 | 73.26% | 7.76% | 8.61% | 7.83% |
| 2019 | 71.04% | 8.31% | 9.31% | 8.71% |
| 2020 | 69.25% | 8.31% | 8.60% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 8.57% | 9.75% | 9.25% |
Legislative analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legislative analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american legislative analysts have the lowest average salary at $66,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,207 |
| White | $70,112 |
| Black or African American | $66,733 |
| Asian | $72,499 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,231 |
Average legislative analyst age
See how the average age of legislative analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Legislative analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 39.5 |
| White | 45 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Legislative analyst age breakdown
The average age of legislative analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the legislative analyst population.
Legislative analyst age breakdown
| Legislative Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Legislative analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for legislative analysts is bachelor's degree, with 68% of legislative analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Legislative analysts by degree level
| Legislative analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Legislative analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, legislative analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,669 annually. With a Master's degree, legislative analysts earn a median annual income of $76,105 compared to $70,092 for legislative analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,105 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,092 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,669 |
Legislative analyst employment statistics
Most legislative analysts work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where legislative analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legislative analysts work.
Legislative analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Legislative analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the legislative analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legislative analysts prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Legislative analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 39% |
Legislative analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for legislative analysts are government, professional and non profits.
Legislative analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Legislative analyst turnover and employment statistics
Legislative analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legislative analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legislative analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legislative analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 5.00% |
| 2013 | 4.70% |
| 2014 | 4.15% |
| 2015 | 3.56% |
| 2016 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 3.02% |
| 2020 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 4.32% |
Average legislative analyst tenure
The average legislative analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 699 legislative analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Legislative analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Legislative analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legislative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing Representative | 10.00% | 217,886 |
| Customs Entry Writer | 11.05% | 15,002 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Legislative Analyst | 12.44% | - |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Similar legislative analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing Representative | 10.00% | 217,886 |
| Customs Entry Writer | 11.05% | 15,002 |
| Complaint Investigations Officer | 11.64% | 56,679 |
| Philanthropy Chairperson | 19.25% | 943 |
Foreign languages spoken by legislative analysts
The most common foreign language among legislative analysts is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 18.2%
- Arabic, 7.3%
- Japanese, 5.5%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 25.4%
Legislative analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Arabic | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.4% |