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Principal business analyst demographics and statistics in the US

Principal business analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates principal business analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our principal business 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 principal business analysts after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 207,288 principal business analysts currently employed in the United States.
  • 39.2% of all principal business analysts are women, while 60.8% are men.
  • The average principal business analyst age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of principal business analysts is White (64.9%), followed by Asian (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Black or African American (7.5%).
  • In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 12% of all principal business analysts are LGBT.
  • Principal business analysts are 53% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Principal business analyst gender statistics

39.2% of principal business analysts are women and 60.8% of principal business analysts are men.
  • Male, 60.8%
  • Female, 39.2%

Principal business analyst gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male60.8%
Female39.2%

Principal business analyst gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$114,731
female-income
Female income
$109,706

Principal business analyst gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal business analyst positions over time. Currently, 39.2% of principal business analysts are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Principal business analyst gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201063.64%36.36%
201163.35%36.65%
201263.57%36.43%
201363.16%36.84%
201461.59%38.41%
201562.96%37.04%
201662.25%37.75%
201761.72%38.28%
201863.52%36.48%
201961.92%38.08%
202060.35%39.65%
202160.79%39.21%

Principal business analyst related jobs gender ratio

We compared principal business 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Principal Business Analyst61%39%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Principal business analyst demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among principal business analysts is White, which makes up 64.9% of all principal business analysts. Comparatively, 14.5% of principal business analysts are Asian and 8.5% of principal business analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.9%
  • Asian, 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
  • Black or African American, 7.5%
  • Unknown, 4.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Principal business analyst race

Principal business analyst racePercentages
White64.9%
Asian14.5%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Black or African American7.5%
Unknown4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Principal business analyst race and ethnicity over time

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

Principal business analyst race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.71%7.23%11.14%5.94%
201172.97%7.32%11.52%6.19%
201271.90%7.70%11.92%6.39%
201371.78%7.39%12.33%6.38%
201472.09%7.47%12.40%6.02%
201571.00%7.00%12.67%7.00%
201670.77%6.93%13.04%6.88%
201770.35%7.24%13.05%6.98%
201870.46%6.69%13.33%7.08%
201968.24%7.24%14.02%7.96%
202066.45%7.24%13.32%8.57%
202164.93%7.50%14.47%8.50%

Principal business analyst wage gap by race

According to our data, asian principal business analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american principal business analysts have the lowest average salary at $111,065.
$122,000
$120,000
$118,000
$116,000
$114,000
$112,000
$110,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$114,558
White$115,832
Black or African American$111,065
Asian$119,176
Hispanic or Latino$113,183

Average principal business analyst age

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

Principal business analyst age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4039.5
White4546
Black or African American4246
Asian3937
Hispanic or Latino39.540

Principal business analyst age breakdown

The average age of principal business analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the principal business analyst population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Principal business analyst age breakdown

Principal Business Analyst YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years13%

Principal business analyst educational attainment

The most common degree for principal business analysts is bachelor's degree, with 70% of principal business analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 70%
  • Master's, 22%
  • Associate, 6%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Principal business analysts by degree level

Principal business analyst degreePercentages
Bachelor's70%
Master's22%
Associate6%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees1%

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Principal business analyst wage gap by degree level

According to the data, principal business analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $129,130 annually. With a Master's degree, principal business analysts earn a median annual income of $124,200 compared to $115,803 for principal business analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
$131,000
$128,000
$125,000
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$124,200
Bachelor's Degree$115,803
Doctorate Degree$129,130

Principal business analyst employment statistics

Most principal business analysts work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where principal business analysts work

Below, you can see the size of companies where principal business analysts work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Principal business analyst jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees33%
> 10,000 employees38%

Principal business analyst jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Principal business analyst jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public53%
Private42%
Government2%

Principal business analyst jobs by industry

The most common industries for principal business analysts are technology, finance and manufacturing.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Media

Manufacturing

Principal business analyst turnover and employment statistics

Principal business analyst unemployment rate over time

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

Principal business analyst unemployment rate by year

YearPrincipal business analyst unemployment rate
20106.86%
20114.96%
20125.00%
20134.70%
20144.15%
20153.56%
20163.57%
20173.12%
20183.13%
20193.02%
20204.33%
20214.32%

Average principal business analyst tenure

The average principal business analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 450 principal business analysts resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Principal business analyst tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years9%
11+ years15%

Principal business analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of principal business analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Operations Logistics Analyst8.65%90,089
Lead Research Specialist10.00%57,795
Food And Beverage Analyst11.05%62,776
License Examiner11.64%2,163
Principal Business Analyst12.44%-
Direct Response Consultant19.25%44,537

Similar principal business analyst jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Estimator4.41%37,047
Operations Logistics Analyst8.65%90,089
Lead Research Specialist10.00%57,795
Food And Beverage Analyst11.05%62,776
License Examiner11.64%2,163
Direct Response Consultant19.25%44,537

Foreign languages spoken by principal business analysts

The most common foreign language among principal business analysts is Portuguese at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
  • Portuguese, 16.7%
  • Japanese, 16.7%
  • Spanish, 16.7%
  • French, 11.1%
  • Chinese, 5.6%
  • Other, 33.2%

Principal business analyst languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Portuguese16.7%
Japanese16.7%
Spanish16.7%
French11.1%
Chinese5.6%
Other33.2%

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Principal business analyst location demographics

The amount you can make as a principal business analyst can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of principal business analysts is $152,249. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do principal business analysts earn the most?

Principal business analysts earn the most in Washington, where the average principal business analyst salary is $143,304. The map here shows where principal business 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 Principal Business Analysts?

By looking through more than 450 resumes, we found that the most popular places for principal business analysts are Boston, MA and Huntsville, AL.
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Principal business analyst jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,447$133,333
2Texas3,475$117,347
3Florida3,112$97,098
4Pennsylvania2,854$103,570
5Virginia2,814$114,673
6Illinois2,649$119,488
7New York2,622$120,558
8Ohio1,991$106,321
9New Jersey1,983$125,016
10North Carolina1,929$116,396
11Washington1,728$143,304
12Georgia1,712$111,777
13Michigan1,584$113,153
14Maryland1,491$122,415
15Massachusetts1,438$129,087
16Minnesota1,389$119,550
17Arizona1,349$102,917
18Missouri1,325$104,160
19Colorado1,322$113,518
20Indiana1,272$103,027
21Wisconsin1,247$120,040
22Tennessee1,006$102,582
23Oregon937$116,889
24Alabama826$112,338
25Kentucky804$105,207
26Utah767$102,751
27District of Columbia761$128,344
28Kansas743$100,563
29Connecticut679$127,277
30Iowa675$115,499
31South Carolina662$106,107
32Arkansas651$86,605
33Nebraska580$98,627
34Nevada525$93,741
35Louisiana512$105,386
36Oklahoma409$104,672
37New Mexico407$87,976
38Montana343$100,640
39New Hampshire329$103,835
40Idaho319$103,314
41Delaware302$117,458
42Mississippi300$92,920
43West Virginia245$95,813
44Alaska202$123,921
45Vermont188$103,664
46South Dakota187$110,536
47Rhode Island166$122,279
48Hawaii153$86,022
49Maine151$109,825
50North Dakota125$88,710
51Wyoming102$95,686

Where are principal business analysts in high demand?

Principal business analysts are in high demand in San Francisco, CA. There are currently 7 job openings for principal business analysts here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country principal business analysts are in the most demand.
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