Personnel analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Personnel analyst demographics by:
Personnel analyst gender statistics
65.3% of personnel analysts are women and 34.7% of personnel analysts are men.
- Female, 65.3%
- Male, 34.7%
Personnel analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.3% |
| Male | 34.7% |
Personnel analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,998
Female income
$49,669
Personnel analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in personnel analyst positions over time. Currently, 65.3% of personnel analysts are female.
Personnel analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.80% | 70.20% |
| 2011 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2012 | 29.70% | 70.30% |
| 2013 | 31.72% | 68.28% |
| 2014 | 25.12% | 74.88% |
| 2015 | 23.86% | 76.14% |
| 2016 | 30.80% | 69.20% |
| 2017 | 31.69% | 68.31% |
| 2018 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2019 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2020 | 33.12% | 66.88% |
| 2021 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
Personnel analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared personnel 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% |
| Personnel Analyst | 35% | 65% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Personnel analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among personnel analysts is White, which makes up 61.1% of all personnel analysts. Comparatively, 15.4% of personnel analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of personnel analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Personnel analyst race
| Personnel analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Personnel analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how personnel analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Personnel analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.96% | 12.30% | 3.74% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 65.60% | 10.65% | 7.17% | 13.65% |
| 2012 | 66.39% | 13.64% | 5.91% | 10.78% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 11.03% | 5.93% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 64.96% | 12.66% | 6.42% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 65.36% | 14.53% | 5.26% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 60.90% | 15.48% | 7.18% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 63.16% | 12.63% | 7.27% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 63.52% | 10.32% | 5.51% | 16.23% |
| 2019 | 63.18% | 11.86% | 6.00% | 15.72% |
| 2020 | 56.96% | 13.76% | 7.78% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 61.06% | 11.71% | 7.31% | 15.44% |
Personnel analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, white personnel analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown personnel analysts have the lowest average salary at $51,056.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,056 |
| White | $55,244 |
| Black or African American | $52,583 |
| Asian | $54,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,640 |
Average personnel analyst age
See how the average age of personnel analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Personnel analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 44 |
Personnel analyst age breakdown
The average age of personnel analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the personnel analyst population.
Personnel analyst age breakdown
| Personnel Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Personnel analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for personnel analysts is bachelor's degree, with 72% of personnel 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 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Personnel analysts by degree level
| Personnel analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Personnel analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, personnel analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,069 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, personnel analysts earn a median annual income of $55,597 compared to $51,817 for personnel analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,069 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,968 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,597 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,817 |
Personnel analyst employment statistics
Most personnel analysts work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where personnel analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where personnel analysts work.
Personnel analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Personnel analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the personnel analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personnel analysts prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Personnel analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 43% |
Personnel analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for personnel analysts are government, education and professional.
Personnel analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 39% |
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Personnel analyst turnover and employment statistics
Personnel analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for personnel analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Personnel analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Personnel analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 3.76% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 5.45% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.82% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average personnel analyst tenure
The average personnel analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 671 personnel analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Personnel analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Personnel analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of personnel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Personnel Analyst | 8.96% | - |
| Marketing Research Consultant | 10.00% | 128,257 |
| Customs Import Specialist | 11.05% | 1,780 |
| Finance Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 135,277 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar personnel analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing Research Consultant | 10.00% | 128,257 |
| Customs Import Specialist | 11.05% | 1,780 |
| Finance Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 135,277 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by personnel analysts
The most common foreign language among personnel analysts is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- French, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Ukrainian, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Personnel analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Ukrainian | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
