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Job outlook for sigint analysts in the United States
Are sigint analyst jobs in demand?
Sigint analyst job and salary trends over time
Sigint analyst jobs over time
Sigint analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 824 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 809 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 807 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 790 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 805 | 0.00% |
Average sigint analyst salary over time
Sigint analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,140 | $32.76 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $65,185 | $31.34 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $64,205 | $30.87 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $62,677 | $30.13 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $61,227 | $29.44 | +1.2% |
Sigint analyst jobs by state
Most common states for sigint analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 204 | 29% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 918 | 11% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 535 | 9% |
| 4 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 118 | 8% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 53 | 8% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 50 | 7% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 58 | 6% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 54 | 6% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 48 | 6% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 35 | 6% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 259 | 5% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 87 | 5% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 50 | 5% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 46 | 5% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 73 | 4% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 54 | 4% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 236 | 3% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 123 | 3% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 93 | 3% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 83 | 3% |
Most common cities for sigint analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $82,154 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | 2 | 1% | $76,890 |
| 3 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $81,931 |
Sigint Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of sigint analyst experts
University of New Orleans
Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Mississippi College
What general advice would you give to a Sigint Analyst?
Dr. Mark Kulp Professor: Have as much practical, hands-on experience in the field as possible and be sure that your CV reflects your desire to learn and excel within the field. Also demonstrate that you are team player and willing and able to work under stressful conditions when projects need to be completed and work in the midst of others with whom you may not necessarily agree.
What Sigint Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Mark Kulp Professor: As mentioned geospatial skills, team player mentality and perhaps most importantly be able to express yourself in spoken and written form. Especially important is the ability to technically write and convey complex topics in an easy to read, error free format. Also, the ability to orally present information in front of others in the form of powerpoint presentations.
B.L. Turner
Arizona State University
Geography And Cartography
What Sigint Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
B.L. Turner: All of the STEM elements that permit analysis of remotely sensed data, foremost satellite data, GIS analysis, spatial analysis, and ability to integrate social and biophysical elements of problems
What will help Sigint Analysts increase their earning potential?
B.L. Turner: By maintaining skill sets for problem solving-for geographical science these are those related to remote sensing, GIScience, and integrated human-environmental issues (that include sustainability).
Angélica Amezcua
Graduate AssistantArizona State University
School of International Letters and Cultures
What soft skills should all Sigint Analysts possess?
Angélica Amezcua: Some soft skills are networking, teamwork, creative thinking, positive attitudes, assertiveness, and empathy.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Sigint Analysts?
Angélica Amezcua: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics with a focus on Spanish Heritage Language Pedagogy
What skills will help Sigint Analysts earn the most?
Angélica Amezcua: Communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Sigint Analysts?
Caroline Kramer: I absolutely think so. Students have less hands-on experiences in the classroom and outside and a lot of internships have been virtual creating uncertainty about the future.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Sigint Analysts?
Caroline Kramer: It really depends on what job you are going into since each job has completely different requirements.
What soft skills should all Sigint Analysts possess?
Caroline Kramer: I believe that all students should have good computer skills. Students in particular need to be able to use Microsoft Office to succeed in the current job market.