Proposal analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Proposal analyst gender statistics
58.3% of proposal analysts are women and 41.7% of proposal analysts are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Proposal analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Proposal analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,086
Female income
$78,152
Proposal analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in proposal analyst positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of proposal analysts are female.
Proposal analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2011 | 33.29% | 66.71% |
| 2012 | 34.76% | 65.24% |
| 2013 | 36.59% | 63.41% |
| 2014 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2015 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2016 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2017 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2018 | 45.68% | 54.32% |
| 2019 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2020 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2021 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
Proposal analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared proposal 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% |
| Proposal Analyst | 42% | 58% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Proposal analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among proposal analysts is White, which makes up 70.4% of all proposal analysts. Comparatively, 9.4% of proposal analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of proposal analysts are Asian.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Proposal analyst race
| Proposal analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Proposal analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how proposal analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Proposal analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.64% | 9.14% | 7.50% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 8.69% | 7.23% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.84% | 10.88% | 7.75% | 9.10% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 8.71% | 8.65% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 70.05% | 9.83% | 9.19% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 70.53% | 8.82% | 8.99% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 70.07% | 8.42% | 8.90% | 9.52% |
| 2017 | 70.11% | 8.43% | 9.91% | 9.28% |
| 2018 | 74.70% | 6.12% | 8.75% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 73.89% | 6.53% | 8.10% | 8.69% |
| 2020 | 71.54% | 6.02% | 8.75% | 8.96% |
| 2021 | 70.43% | 6.36% | 8.83% | 9.39% |
Proposal analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian proposal analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino proposal analysts have the lowest average salary at $81,383.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,173 |
| White | $83,939 |
| Black or African American | $81,588 |
| Asian | $89,602 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,383 |
Average proposal analyst age
See how the average age of proposal analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Proposal analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 46 |
| Unknown | 44 | 43 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 44 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48.5 |
Proposal analyst age breakdown
The average age of proposal analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the proposal analyst population.
Proposal analyst age breakdown
| Proposal Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Proposal analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for proposal analysts is bachelor's degree, with 77% of proposal analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Proposal analysts by degree level
| Proposal analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Proposal analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, proposal analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,010 annually. With a Master's degree, proposal analysts earn a median annual income of $96,383 compared to $87,786 for proposal analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,383 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,786 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,010 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,623 |
Proposal analyst employment statistics
Most proposal analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where proposal analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where proposal analysts work.
Proposal analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Proposal analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the proposal analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most proposal analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Proposal analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Proposal analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for proposal analysts are technology, professional and finance.
Proposal analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Proposal analyst turnover and employment statistics
Proposal analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for proposal analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Proposal analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Proposal analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 6.00% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 3.33% |
| 2016 | 3.41% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 2.51% |
| 2020 | 3.52% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average proposal analyst tenure
The average proposal analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 635 proposal analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Proposal analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Proposal analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of proposal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Governor | 8.93% | 285 |
| Circulator | 10.00% | 20,607 |
| Proposal Analyst | 11.05% | - |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Similar proposal analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Estimator | 4.41% | 45,781 |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Governor | 8.93% | 285 |
| Circulator | 10.00% | 20,607 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Student Caller | 19.25% | 10,143 |
Foreign languages spoken by proposal analysts
The most common foreign language among proposal analysts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Proposal analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
