Signals analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Signals analyst gender statistics
22.4% of signals analysts are women and 77.6% of signals analysts are men.
- Male, 77.6%
- Female, 22.4%
Signals analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.6% |
| Female | 22.4% |
Signals analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,612
Female income
$61,989
Signals analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signals analyst positions over time. Currently, 22.4% of signals analysts are female.
Signals analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2011 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2012 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2013 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2014 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2015 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2016 | 77.29% | 22.71% |
| 2017 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2018 | 76.25% | 23.75% |
| 2019 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2020 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2021 | 77.63% | 22.37% |
Signals analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared signals analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Signals Analyst | 78% | 22% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Signals analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signals analysts is White, which makes up 62.2% of all signals analysts. Comparatively, 17.2% of signals analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of signals analysts are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Signals analyst race
| Signals analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Signals analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how signals analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signals analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.42% | 11.69% | 2.61% | 15.67% |
| 2011 | 65.71% | 13.93% | 1.98% | 15.09% |
| 2012 | 65.35% | 12.77% | 3.03% | 16.04% |
| 2013 | 64.62% | 13.51% | 1.97% | 17.65% |
| 2014 | 67.95% | 11.84% | 1.79% | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 66.07% | 11.00% | 2.76% | 17.20% |
| 2016 | 65.23% | 11.70% | 3.07% | 17.22% |
| 2017 | 65.17% | 12.26% | 2.81% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 63.92% | 12.62% | 2.97% | 17.00% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 10.50% | 2.50% | 18.60% |
| 2020 | 61.52% | 11.74% | 3.01% | 19.29% |
| 2021 | 62.18% | 12.08% | 2.83% | 17.24% |
Signals analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian signals analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown signals analysts have the lowest average salary at $64,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,931 |
| White | $69,202 |
| Black or African American | $65,953 |
| Asian | $75,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,872 |
Average signals analyst age
See how the average age of signals analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signals analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 46.5 |
| White | 44 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 50 |
| Asian | 48.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 40 |
Signals analyst age breakdown
The average age of signals analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the signals analyst population.
Signals analyst age breakdown
| Signals Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Signals analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for signals analysts is bachelor's degree, with 45% of signals analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Signals analysts by degree level
| Signals analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Signals analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signals analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,818 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, signals analysts earn a median annual income of $76,218 compared to $64,192 for signals analysts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,818 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,646 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,218 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,192 |
Signals analyst employment statistics
Most signals analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where signals analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signals analysts work.
Signals analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Signals analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the signals analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signals analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signals analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 13% |
Signals analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for signals analysts are technology, government and manufacturing.
Signals analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Government | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Signals analyst turnover and employment statistics
Signals analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signals analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signals analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signals analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 2.50% |
| 2012 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 1.42% |
Average signals analyst tenure
The average signals analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 579 signals analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Signals analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 32% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Signals analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| Transit Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,651 |
| Signals Analyst | 8.65% | - |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar signals analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 59,947 |
| Transit Police Officer | 7.15% | 116,651 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by signals analysts
The most common foreign language among signals analysts is Spanish at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 18.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 31.3%
- Russian, 18.8%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Signals analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.3% |
| Russian | 18.8% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |