Live job postings
348
as of 29 Jun 2026
Demand index
0.04%
% of all job postings
Median salary
$50k
$50,000
Salary range
$40k – $50k
$40,000 – $50,000
Salary distribution
Core skills employers ask for
Quantitative Analysis & StatisticsData Manipulation (e.g., Python, R, SQL)Critical Thinking & Hypothesis TestingResearch Methodology & DesignData Visualization & Reporting (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)Business & Industry Domain KnowledgeCommunication & PresentationSurvey Design & Qualitative ResearchProject ManagementMachine Learning FundamentalsWeb Scraping & Data Collection
AI impact on this career
AI is automating many lower-level data tasks like cleaning, basic charting, and even some pattern-spotting, which means junior analysts who only do those things are increasingly at risk. However, the demand for analysts who can ask the right questions, design robust studies, and interpret AI-generated outputs in business context is rising. Tools like synthetic data generation and natural language queries are also changing how primary research is conducted. Analysts who can combine domain expertise with advanced analytics will find their roles evolving rather than disappearing.
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