Operational risk analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Operational risk analyst gender statistics
54.5% of operational risk analysts are women and 45.5% of operational risk analysts are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Operational risk analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Operational risk analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,977
Female income
$78,564
Operational risk analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operational risk analyst positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of operational risk analysts are female.
Operational risk analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.06% | 53.94% |
| 2011 | 46.62% | 53.38% |
| 2012 | 45.25% | 54.75% |
| 2013 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2014 | 47.45% | 52.55% |
| 2015 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2016 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2017 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2018 | 42.39% | 57.61% |
| 2019 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2020 | 45.86% | 54.14% |
| 2021 | 45.55% | 54.45% |
Operational risk analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared operational risk analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Actuary Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 27% | 73% |
| Operational Risk Analyst | 46% | 54% |
| Method Consultant | 80% | 20% |
| Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Balance Engineer | 93% | 7% |
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Operational risk analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operational risk analysts is White, which makes up 56.3% of all operational risk analysts. Comparatively, 14.3% of operational risk analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of operational risk analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 56.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Operational risk analyst race
| Operational risk analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Operational risk analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how operational risk analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operational risk analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.17% | 10.45% | 9.67% | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 65.96% | 11.07% | 8.86% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 64.37% | 11.32% | 10.80% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 63.22% | 10.53% | 12.31% | 11.04% |
| 2014 | 64.61% | 11.19% | 10.30% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 65.52% | 11.10% | 10.52% | 9.80% |
| 2016 | 63.31% | 10.44% | 11.38% | 11.61% |
| 2017 | 62.10% | 10.80% | 11.88% | 12.39% |
| 2018 | 62.89% | 10.46% | 10.33% | 12.12% |
| 2019 | 60.83% | 10.69% | 11.50% | 13.78% |
| 2020 | 57.83% | 10.72% | 12.01% | 13.16% |
| 2021 | 56.32% | 12.35% | 10.42% | 14.28% |
Operational risk analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown operational risk analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino operational risk analysts have the lowest average salary at $79,194.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,901 |
| White | $81,728 |
| Black or African American | $81,382 |
| Asian | $83,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,194 |
Average operational risk analyst age
See how the average age of operational risk analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operational risk analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41 |
Operational risk analyst age breakdown
The average age of operational risk analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the operational risk analyst population.
Operational risk analyst age breakdown
| Operational Risk Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Operational risk analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for operational risk analysts is bachelor's degree, with 67% of operational risk analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Operational risk analysts by degree level
| Operational risk analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Operational risk analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, operational risk analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $96,631 annually. With a Master's degree, operational risk analysts earn a median annual income of $93,030 compared to $84,569 for operational risk analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,030 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,569 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,631 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,320 |
Operational risk analyst employment statistics
Most operational risk analysts work for a public in the finance industry.
Company size where operational risk analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operational risk analysts work.
Operational risk analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Operational risk analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the operational risk analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operational risk analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Operational risk analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 2% |
Operational risk analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for operational risk analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Operational risk analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 47% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Operational risk analyst turnover and employment statistics
Operational risk analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operational risk analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operational risk analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operational risk analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 2.83% |
| 2012 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average operational risk analyst tenure
The average operational risk analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,333 operational risk analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Operational risk analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Operational risk analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operational risk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Team Leader | 7.66% | 131,886 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Agent-Based Modeler | 8.31% | 27,084 |
| Lead Systems Engineer | 8.39% | 186,392 |
| Operational Risk Analyst | 9.24% | - |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Similar operational risk analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Team Leader | 7.66% | 131,886 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Agent-Based Modeler | 8.31% | 27,084 |
| Lead Systems Engineer | 8.39% | 186,392 |
| Actuarial Consultant | 12.16% | 17,305 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by operational risk analysts
The most common foreign language among operational risk analysts is Spanish at 55.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 8.6% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 55.7%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- French, 5.7%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Operational risk analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |
