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Job outlook for standards analysts in the United States
Are standards analyst jobs in demand?
Standards analyst job and salary trends over time
Standards analyst jobs over time
Standards analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 254 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 248 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 257 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 268 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 273 | 0.00% |
Average standards analyst salary over time
Standards analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,456 | $37.24 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $76,207 | $36.64 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $74,931 | $36.02 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $73,134 | $35.16 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $71,166 | $34.21 | +0.7% |
Standards analyst jobs by state
Most common states for standards analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 255 | 37% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 651 | 8% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 410 | 7% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 315 | 5% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 51 | 5% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 454 | 4% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 246 | 4% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 59 | 4% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 655 | 3% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 310 | 3% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 235 | 3% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 230 | 3% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 188 | 3% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 136 | 3% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 111 | 3% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 103 | 3% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 77 | 3% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 34 | 3% |
Most common cities for standards analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $67,331 |
| 2 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $55,434 |
Standards Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of standards analyst experts
Bradley University
University of Oregon
University of Redlands
Candace Esken Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management & LeadershipBradley University
Foster College of Business
What soft skills should all Standards Analysts possess?
Candace Esken Ph.D.: Excellent communication skills are absolutely essential for management analysts. Usually, these skills are best demonstrated during the interview process with little room for error. In addition, applicants should have strong interpersonal skills because much of their job requires them to work with managers and employees of various organizations. Furthermore, soft skills such as leadership, confidence, and time management are highly valued.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Standards Analysts in the next 3-5 years?
Benjamin Clark Ph.D.: There are two things on this front that I think will become more important and prevalent. The first one is the virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, etc. As people become more familiar with them, they've become less hesitant to use them. Will this eliminate all travel and face-to-face meetings in the long-run, nope. But they will make some of these interactions more comfortable and less costly. The second thing isn't so much a technology as it is an output of technology-data. Understanding, using, manipulating, and analyzing data will be one of the critical things is moving forward that comes from a wide range of technologies. I'm not even talking about AI, deep learning, or data science here-though those will likely become more important to administrators, too.
What type of skills will young Standards Analysts need?
Jill Robinson Ph.D.: The entertainment industry employs graduates from various disciplines, such as theatre, music, law, art, and business. The rapidly changing, consumer-driven demand reinforces the idea that students may well hold jobs not even invented yet. Those wishing to pursue more performance-based careers must bring more than talent and big dreams. They need patience and perseverance, as it can take years to make enough money to survive in this field, leaving many to work elsewhere while trying to get their foot in the door. They must have a flexible mindset to deal with inconsistent income and schedules that can change at a moment's notice. That flexibility also extends to openness for continuous learning beyond college and throughout their careers. The ability to network is critical, so current students should look for internships and volunteer activities to access those in the industry. Joining professional associations and working in event planning are other routes to expand networking opportunities.