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Job outlook for proposal analysts in the United States
Are proposal analyst jobs in demand?
Yes, proposal analyst jobs are in demand. Proposal analyst demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Proposal analyst job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of proposal analyst jobs and the average proposal analyst salary over time.
Proposal analyst jobs over time
Proposal analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,615 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 258 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 268 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,662 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,569 | 0.00% |
Average proposal analyst salary over time
Proposal analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,943 | $39.88 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $79,786 | $38.36 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $77,917 | $37.46 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $77,342 | $37.18 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $76,271 | $36.67 | +1.3% |
Proposal analyst jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of proposal analyst job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where proposal analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for proposal analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 198 | 29% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 819 | 10% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 456 | 8% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 359 | 5% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 284 | 5% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 516 | 4% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 105 | 4% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 51 | 4% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 39 | 4% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 29 | 4% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,114 | 3% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 742 | 3% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 334 | 3% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 297 | 3% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 241 | 3% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 240 | 3% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 128 | 3% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 96 | 3% |
Most common cities for proposal analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redondo Beach | 5 | 7% | $101,190 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $76,209 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $66,307 |
| 4 | Palmdale | 1 | 1% | $104,197 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $96,515 |
| 6 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $85,051 |
Proposal Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to proposal analyst professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the proposal analyst job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the proposal analyst industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of proposal analyst experts
David Feldman Ph.D.
University of California, Irvine
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Proposal Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
Proposal analyst jobs
Updated October 5, 2021