Survey analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Survey analyst gender statistics
46.4% of survey analysts are women and 53.6% of survey analysts are men.
- Male, 53.6%
- Female, 46.4%
Survey analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
Survey analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,061
Female income
$64,472
Survey analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in survey analyst positions over time. Currently, 46.4% of survey analysts are female.
Survey analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2011 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2012 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2013 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2014 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2015 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2016 | 49.05% | 50.95% |
| 2017 | 45.34% | 54.66% |
| 2018 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2019 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2020 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
| 2021 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
Survey analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared survey analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Survey Analyst | 54% | 46% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Survey analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among survey analysts is White, which makes up 64.1% of all survey analysts. Comparatively, 13.9% of survey analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of survey analysts are Asian.
- White, 64.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Survey analyst race
| Survey analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Survey analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how survey analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Survey analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.56% | 11.21% | 6.44% | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 71.45% | 8.33% | 6.46% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 69.22% | 7.51% | 6.87% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 67.83% | 9.06% | 6.63% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 63.30% | 10.37% | 8.02% | 12.13% |
| 2015 | 71.25% | 8.51% | 8.15% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 69.23% | 8.51% | 7.34% | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 64.91% | 6.97% | 7.24% | 15.35% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 7.69% | 7.09% | 10.63% |
| 2019 | 68.90% | 7.03% | 8.28% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 63.09% | 7.82% | 9.12% | 11.92% |
| 2021 | 64.08% | 6.74% | 7.79% | 13.85% |
Survey analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown survey analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino survey analysts have the lowest average salary at $60,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,879 |
| White | $64,393 |
| Black or African American | $67,818 |
| Asian | $65,123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,388 |
Average survey analyst age
See how the average age of survey analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Survey analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Survey analyst age breakdown
The average age of survey analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the survey analyst population.
Survey analyst age breakdown
| Survey Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Survey analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for survey analysts is bachelor's degree, with 63% of survey analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Survey analysts by degree level
| Survey analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Survey analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, survey analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $81,722 annually. With a Master's degree, survey analysts earn a median annual income of $77,797 compared to $70,706 for survey analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,706 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,722 |
Survey analyst employment statistics
Most survey analysts work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where survey analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where survey analysts work.
Survey analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Survey analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the survey analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most survey analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Survey analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 10% |
Survey analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for survey analysts are professional, education and technology.
Survey analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 20% |
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Survey analyst turnover and employment statistics
Survey analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for survey analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survey analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Survey analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average survey analyst tenure
The average survey analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 426 survey analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Survey analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Survey analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of survey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Survey Analyst | 10.82% | - |
| Management Psychologist | 11.87% | 73,014 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Neuropsychology Service Director | 19.82% | 6,300 |
Similar survey analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Management Psychologist | 11.87% | 73,014 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Neuropsychology Service Director | 19.82% | 6,300 |
Foreign languages spoken by survey analysts
The most common foreign language among survey analysts is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- French, 11.8%
- German, 5.9%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Other, 32.3%
Survey analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| French | 11.8% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Other | 32.3% |
