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# Data Analyst Salary Statistics 2026: By State, Industry and Level

Market research analysts and marketing specialists earned a median annual wage of **$78,760** in May 2025, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Statisticians earned a median of **$105,650** in May 2025, and data scientists **$120,230** in 2025. Data analyst salary figures are spread across groups like these because O\*NET’s search for “data analyst” returns related occupations, not a dedicated one.

Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide projects a national range of **$96,250** to **$138,500** for data analysts. Its ranges reflect base salaries for new hires across all levels of experience. Levels.fyi lists a self-reported median total compensation of **$110,000** for data analysts in the United States, based on **1,023** salary submissions. Those are employer-survey wages, projected new-hire pay, and self-reported pay.

## Key Takeaways

- The 2025 BLS median for data scientists (**$120,230**) was **$41,470** above the May 2025 median for market research analysts (**$78,760**).
- Robert Half’s projected 2027 High for data analysts (**$138,500**) is **1.44 times** its Low (**$96,250**).
- In New York, Robert Half’s data analyst Low of **$131,381** sits **$7,119** below its national High of **$138,500**.
- Robert Half’s projected 2027 national Mid for data analysts is **$118,500**, against a self-reported Levels.fyi median total compensation of **$110,000** from **1,023** salary submissions.
- The BLS median for market research analysts rose **15.4%**, from **$68,230** in May 2022 to **$78,760** in May 2025.
- The statistician median rose **6.8%** over the same span, from **$98,920** in May 2022 to **$105,650** in May 2025.
- Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow **12%** from 2025 to 2035.

## Editor’s Choice

- Market research analysts’ median annual wage, May 2025: **$78,760**.
- Statisticians’ median annual wage, May 2025: **$105,650**.
- Robert Half 2027 national Mid for data analysts: **$118,500** in the 2027 Salary Guide.
- Robert Half New York Mid for data analysts: **$161,753**, with the New York range **36.5%** higher than the national average.
- Market research analysts and marketing specialists employed, May 2025: **899,580**.
- Projected openings per year for market research analysts, 2025 to 2035: about **82,000** a year over the decade.
- Data scientists’ projected employment growth, 2025 to 2035: **34.6%**, among the top 10 fastest-growing detailed occupations for 2025 to 2035.

## Data Analyst Salary in the US

- Market research analysts and marketing specialists had a median annual wage of **$78,760** in May 2025, a mean of **$89,490**, and a mean hourly wage of **$43.03**.
- Operations research analysts earned a median of **$88,940** in May 2025.
- Statisticians earned a median of **$105,650** in May 2025.
- Data scientists earned a median of **$120,230** in 2025, **$41,470** above the May 2025 median for market research analysts.
- On the Occupational Information Network (O\*NET), a keyword search for “data analyst” returns related occupations such as Data Scientists (15-2051.00) and Business Intelligence Analysts (15-2051.01).
- Reported job titles for Business Intelligence Analysts include Business Analyst and Business Intelligence Analyst (BI Analyst).
- At the May 2025 median, market research analysts earn **$6,563** a month.
- That group includes marketing specialists, so its headcount is not a count of data analysts.

| Occupation | Employment | Median annual wage ($) | Mean annual wage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists | 899,580 | 78,760 | 89,490 |
| Data scientists | 262,440 | 120,230 | 126,800 |
| Operations research analysts | 108,510 | 88,940 | 99,730 |
| Statisticians | 29,030 | 105,650 | 115,700 |

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025*

### About This Data

- Compiled from 28 sources: 18 Bureau of Labor Statistics pages, 2 O\*NET pages, 6 Robert Half salary guide pages and releases, 1 CompTIA release, and 1 self-reported salary page from Levels.fyi.
- Sources cover May 2022 wage data through October 2026.
- O\*NET’s search for “data analyst” returns related occupations, not a dedicated one. Wages come from market research analysts and marketing specialists (13-1161), operations research analysts (15-2031), and statisticians (15-2041), with data scientists (15-2051) for comparison; that grouping is an editorial choice, not a BLS one.
- Figures are reviewed on a rolling basis and updated when sources publish new editions.

## Data Analyst Salary by Year

- The median for market research analysts rose **15.4%**, from **$68,230** in May 2022 to **$78,760** in May 2025.
- The group employed **846,370** people in May 2023.
- Statisticians reached a median of **$105,650** in May 2025, **6.8%** above their May 2022 median.
- The operations research analyst median rose from **$83,640** in May 2023 to **$88,940** in May 2025, an increase of **6.3%**.
- Employment of market research analysts and marketing specialists grew **12.6%**, from **798,620** in May 2022 to **899,580** in May 2025.
- May 2024 is not shown.

 Market research analysts vs Statisticians · Source: BLS OEWS, May 2022 to May 2025      BLS OEWS · 2022 to 2025 Market Research Analyst vs Statistician Median Wage ($) Market research analysts vs Statisticians    Market research analysts ($)  Statisticians ($)         120K 90K 60K 30K 0          May 2022 May 2023 May 2025  Market research analysts ($) · $68,230 Statisticians ($) · $98,920 Market research analysts ($) · $74,680 Statisticians ($) · $104,110 Market research analysts ($) · $78,760 Statisticians ($) · $105,650   SOURCE BLS OEWS, May 2022 to May 2025    View the data| Year | Market research analysts ($) | Statisticians ($) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 68,230 | 98,920 |
| May 2023 | 74,680 | 104,110 |
| May 2025 | 78,760 | 105,650 |







> **Worth noting:** According to the BLS Employment Cost Index, civilian wages and salaries increased **3.2%** over the 12-month period ending in June 2026, not seasonally adjusted. That index covers all civilian workers over a different window, so it is a backdrop for the occupation medians, not a direct comparison.

## Recent Developments

- **October 13, 2026:** Levels.fyi listed a self-reported median total compensation of **$110,000** for data analysts in the United States, based on **1,023** salary submissions.
- **October 1, 2026:** Robert Half released its 2027 Salary Guide, with projected salaries for hundreds of positions across **7** professional fields; its national data analyst range runs from **$96,250** to **$138,500**.
- **September 2026:** Employers posted **272,040** new openings for IT occupations, and active job postings climbed to **625,633**, according to CompTIA analysis.
- **August 27, 2026:** In its [Employment Projections release](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that the US economy will add **5.9 million** jobs from 2025 to 2035, with total employment growing **3.5%**.
- **August 27, 2026:** To complement the 2025 to 2035 projections, BLS created four high-level AI exposure categories from theoretical AI exposure and observed AI usage measures.

## Data Analyst Salary by Experience Level

- Robert Half’s Low of **$96,250** applies to a data analyst who is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
- Robert Half’s Mid covers candidates with moderate experience who meet most requirements, and its High of **$138,500** covers extensive experience, advanced skills, and often specialized certifications.
- Robert Half’s High is **1.44 times** the Low.
- The benchmarks are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has placed nationwide, along with third-party job posting data from Textkernel.
- Robert Half says the ranges reflect base salaries for new hires across all levels of experience.

 PROJECTED SALARY · Source: Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026   PROJECTED SALARY    Robert Half · 2027 Data Analyst Salary by Level, 2027 ($)         Low  $96,250 Mid  $118,500 High  $138,500  0 30K 60K 90K 120K 150K   SOURCE Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026    View the data| Level | Projected salary ($) |
|---|---|
| Low | 96,250 |
| Mid | 118,500 |
| High | 138,500 |





### How does experience affect salary?

Experience moves Robert Half’s projected 2027 data analyst salary from **$96,250** at the Low level to **$138,500** at the High level, a gap of **$42,250**. Robert Half’s Mid of **$118,500** applies to candidates with moderate experience who meet most requirements. Robert Half bases its benchmarks on actual compensation for professionals it has placed nationwide.

## Data Analyst Salary Percentiles

- BLS percentiles rank all workers in an occupation by pay, so a low percentile is not the same thing as entry-level pay.
- Market research analysts earned **$43,390** at the 10th percentile and **$155,480** at the 90th percentile in May 2025.
- That 90th percentile is **3.58 times** the 10th.
- Operations research analysts ranged from **$57,060** at the 10th percentile to **$159,910** at the 90th percentile in May 2025.
- Statisticians ranged from **$64,000** to **$174,050** across the same percentiles in May 2025.
- Data scientists ranged from **$67,240** at the 10th percentile to **$199,130** at the 90th percentile in May 2025.

 ANNUAL WAGE · Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025   ANNUAL WAGE    BLS OEWS · 2025 Market Research Analyst Wage by Percentile ($)         10th  $43,390 25th  $58,350 50th  $78,760 75th  $108,310 90th  $155,480  0 40K 80K 120K 160K 200K   SOURCE BLS OEWS, May 2025    View the data| Percentile | Annual wage ($) |
|---|---|
| 10th | 43,390 |
| 25th | 58,350 |
| 50th | 78,760 |
| 75th | 108,310 |
| 90th | 155,480 |





At the 75th percentile, operations research analysts earned **$125,990** and statisticians **$141,490** in May 2025. The table below sets the three side by side.

| Percentile | Market research analysts ($) | Operations research analysts ($) | Statisticians ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 43,390 | 57,060 | 64,000 |
| 25th | 58,350 | 68,360 | 82,220 |
| 50th | 78,760 | 88,940 | 105,650 |
| 75th | 108,310 | 125,990 | 141,490 |
| 90th | 155,480 | 159,910 | 174,050 |

*Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025*

### How much do data analysts make an hour?

Market research analysts had a median hourly wage of **$37.87** in May 2025. Operations research analysts earned a median of **$42.76** an hour, statisticians **$50.79**, and data scientists **$57.80**. At the 90th percentile, market research analysts earned **$74.75** an hour, and at the 10th percentile, **$20.86**.

## BLS vs Salary Guide vs Self-Reported Pay

- Levels.fyi’s self-reported median total compensation for data analysts in the United States is **$110,000**, with **$85,000** at the 25th percentile, **$145,000** at the 75th, and **$188,000** at the 90th.
- Levels.fyi breaks pay down by base, stock, and bonus and draws on **1,023** salary submissions.
- Robert Half’s projected Mid of **$118,500** is **$8,500** above the Levels.fyi median.
- It is also **$39,740** above the May 2025 BLS median for market research analysts.
- Robert Half’s salary benchmarks come from a multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027.

| Source | What it measures | Period | Figure ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLS, data scientists | Median annual wage, employer survey | May 2025 | 120,230 |
| Robert Half, data analyst | Projected new-hire base salary, Mid | 2027 | 118,500 |
| Levels.fyi, data analyst | Self-reported median total compensation | 2026 | 110,000 |
| BLS, market research analysts | Median annual wage, employer survey | May 2025 | 78,760 |

*Source: BLS (May 2025), Robert Half (2027 Salary Guide, 2026), Levels.fyi (self-reported, October 2026)*

> **Key finding:** The BLS median for market research analysts was **$78,760** in May 2025, Robert Half’s data analyst Mid is **$118,500** and Levels.fyi’s self-reported median total compensation is **$110,000**. They measure employer-reported wages, projected new-hire base pay and self-reported pay with stock and bonus, so the gaps are not disagreements.

## Data Analyst Salary by City

- Robert Half’s New York, NY range for data analysts runs from **$131,381** to **$189,053**, with a Mid of **$161,753**, and is **36.5%** higher than the national average.
- In Los Angeles, CA, the range runs from **$126,088** to **$181,435**, **31%** higher than the national average.
- In Raleigh, NC, the range runs from **$103,950** to **$149,580**, **8%** higher than the national average.
- Huntsville, AL, is equal to the national average, at **$96,250** to **$138,500**.
- In New York, the Low sits **$7,119** below the national High.

 MID SALARY · Source: Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026   MID SALARY    Robert Half · 2027 Data Analyst Mid Salary by City, 2027 ($)         New York, NY  $161,753 Los Angeles, CA  $155,235 Raleigh, NC  $127,980 Huntsville, AL  $118,500  0 40K 80K 120K 160K 200K   SOURCE Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026    View the data| City | Mid salary ($) |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | 161,753 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 155,235 |
| Raleigh, NC | 127,980 |
| Huntsville, AL | 118,500 |





> **By the numbers:** Robert Half’s Low for a New York data analyst is **$131,381**, while its national High is **$138,500**. In New York, the Mid of **$161,753** is **$43,253** above the national Mid. A newcomer in New York is projected close to an experienced analyst’s national pay.

## Highest-Paying States for Data Analyst Proxy Occupations

- Massachusetts had the highest annual mean wage for market research analysts in May 2025, at **$108,600**.
- For statisticians, New York led at **$146,430**, followed by California at **$140,780** and the District of Columbia at **$137,760** in May 2025.
- Maryland (**$133,370**) and New Jersey (**$126,370**) complete the statistical top five.
- For operations research analysts, Virginia’s mean of **$130,720** and Colorado’s **$130,610** top the list, ahead of Alabama at **$117,850** in May 2025.
- These are annual means from BLS top-five lists, so states outside the lists are not ranked here.

 ANNUAL MEAN WAGE · Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025   ANNUAL MEAN WAGE    BLS OEWS · 2025 Top-Paying States for Market Research Analysts, Mean Wage ($)         Massachusetts  $108,600 California  $108,120 Washington  $107,970 District of Columbia  $106,270 Delaware  $105,940  0 30K 60K 90K 120K 150K   SOURCE BLS OEWS, May 2025    View the data| State | Annual mean wage ($) |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 108,600 |
| California | 108,120 |
| Washington | 107,970 |
| District of Columbia | 106,270 |
| Delaware | 105,940 |





## States With the Most Analyst Jobs

- California employed **119,070** market research analysts and marketing specialists in May 2025, ahead of New York at **80,500** and Texas at **63,350**.
- Texas led operations research analyst employment with **11,890** jobs in May 2025, ahead of California (**10,620**) and Florida (**9,120**).
- Virginia (**6,980**) and New York (**5,890**) complete that list.
- Washington employed **2,960** statisticians in May 2025, Maryland **2,730**, and Massachusetts and California **2,480** each.
- Massachusetts tops the market research analyst pay list but is not among the top five employers of market research analysts.

 EMPLOYMENT · Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025   EMPLOYMENT    BLS OEWS · 2025 Market Research Analyst Employment by State (jobs)         California  119,070 New York  80,500 Texas  63,350 Florida  60,770 Illinois  40,560  0 30K 60K 90K 120K 150K   SOURCE BLS OEWS, May 2025    View the data| State | Employment (jobs) |
|---|---|
| California | 119,070 |
| New York | 80,500 |
| Texas | 63,350 |
| Florida | 60,770 |
| Illinois | 40,560 |





## Data Analyst Salary and Jobs by Metro Area

- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA had the highest annual mean wage for statisticians in May 2025, at **$182,700**.
- The same metro area led for market research analysts at **$154,130**, ahead of San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at **$130,760**.
- For operations research analysts, the Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area topped the list at **$151,540**, and Huntsville, AL appeared at **$130,920**.
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest employment of market research analysts and marketing specialists, at **79,290**, ahead of Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at **39,390**.

| Metro area | Occupation | Annual mean wage ($) |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Statisticians | 182,700 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Market research analysts | 154,130 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | Operations research analysts | 151,540 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | Statisticians | 149,420 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Statisticians | 145,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | Operations research analysts | 136,770 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Market research analysts | 130,760 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Market research analysts | 116,050 |

*Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025*

## Data Analyst Salary by Industry

- Market research analysts in the information industry had a median annual wage of **$102,670** in May 2025.
- Their median was **$99,850** in management of companies and enterprises and **$94,330** in finance and insurance in May 2025.
- Statisticians in computer systems design and related services had a median of **$167,180** in May 2025, against **$132,620** in the federal government.
- Operations research analysts earned a median of **$139,980** in the federal government and **$108,120** in manufacturing in May 2025.
- Web search portals, libraries, archives, and other information services had the highest annual mean wage for market research analysts, at **$156,900**.

 MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE · Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025   MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE    BLS · 2025 Market Research Analyst Median by Industry ($)         Information  $102,670 Management of companies and enterprises  $99,850 Finance and insurance  $94,330 Wholesale trade  $78,780 Management, scientific, and technical consulting services  $77,820  0 30K 60K 90K 120K 150K   SOURCE BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025    View the data| Industry | Median annual wage ($) |
|---|---|
| Information | 102,670 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 99,850 |
| Finance and insurance | 94,330 |
| Wholesale trade | 78,780 |
| Management, scientific, and technical consulting services | 77,820 |





> **Why it matters:** Market research analysts earned a median of **$102,670** in information but **$77,820** in management, scientific, and technical consulting services in May 2025. That is a **$24,850** gap within one occupation. The employer’s industry belongs in any pay comparison alongside the job title.

### What do healthcare data analysts earn?

Statisticians in healthcare and social assistance had a median annual wage of **$100,900** in May 2025. Healthcare is not among the top industries BLS lists for market research or operations research analysts, so statisticians give the closest BLS reading.

## Data Analyst vs Related Data Roles

- Robert Half’s projected Mid for data architects, **$172,000**, is **$53,500** above the data analyst Mid of **$118,500**, the widest gap among the related roles it lists.
- The [data engineer](/data-engineer-salary-statistics/) Mid is **$42,000** above the data analyst Mid.
- The business intelligence analyst Mid is **$10,500** above the data analyst Mid.
- BLS puts the 2025 median for data scientists at **$120,230**.

 MID SALARY · Source: Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026   MID SALARY    Robert Half · 2027 Projected Mid Salary by Data Role, 2027 ($)         Data Architect  $172,000 Data Engineer  $160,500 Database Manager  $157,000 Business Intelligence Developer  $134,750 Business Intelligence Analyst  $129,000 Database Administrator  $122,750 Data Analyst  $118,500  0 40K 80K 120K 160K 200K   SOURCE Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide, October 2026    View the data| Role | Mid salary ($) |
|---|---|
| Data Architect | 172,000 |
| Data Engineer | 160,500 |
| Database Manager | 157,000 |
| Business Intelligence Developer | 134,750 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 129,000 |
| Database Administrator | 122,750 |
| Data Analyst | 118,500 |





## Data Analyst Job Outlook

- Data scientists rank among the top 10 fastest-growing detailed occupations from 2025 to 2035, with projected growth of **34.6%**.
- About **82,000** openings for market research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
- About **7,500** openings a year are projected for operations research analysts and about **2,000** for mathematicians and statisticians.
- Computer and mathematical occupations are projected to be the fifth fastest-growing major occupational group, at **7.3%**.
- Total US employment is projected to increase from **170.3 million** to **176.2 million** from 2025 to 2035.

 PROJECTED GROWTH · Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035, August 2026   PROJECTED GROWTH    BLS · 2025 to 2035 Projected Employment Growth, 2025 to 2035 (%)         Data scientists  34.6% Operations research analysts  12% Mathematicians and statisticians  10% Market research analysts  7% All occupations  3.5%  0 7 14 21 28 35   SOURCE BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035, August 2026    View the data| Occupation | Projected growth (%) |
|---|---|
| Data scientists | 34.6 |
| Operations research analysts | 12 |
| Mathematicians and statisticians | 10 |
| Market research analysts | 7 |
| All occupations | 3.5 |





### What is the job outlook for data analysts?

Employment of market research analysts is projected to grow **7%** from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations. Operations research analysts are projected to grow **12%** and mathematicians and statisticians **10%** over the same decade. Total US employment is projected to grow **3.5%**.

## AI Skills and Analyst Pay

- **72%** of managers are increasing pay for relevant AI skills, and **42%** offer more for AI-related expertise than for other technical skills, according to Robert Half.
- **57%** of managers say they’re offering higher-than-planned salaries to attract new talent, citing specialized skills as the top reason.
- Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide covers hundreds of positions across **7** professional fields, not data analysts alone.
- BLS expects fast job growth in computer and mathematical occupations to largely stem from the continued proliferation of digital tools and [AI solutions](/machine-learning-statistics/) across the economy.
- BLS combined theoretical AI exposure and observed AI usage measures to create four high-level AI exposure categories.

| Robert Half manager findings | Share of managers (%) |
|---|---|
| Increasing pay for relevant AI skills | 72 |
| Say job offers are more competitive than 3 years ago | 64 |
| Say pay transparency helped attract higher-quality candidates | 60 |
| Offering higher-than-planned salaries to attract new talent | 57 |
| Offer more for AI-related expertise than other technical skills | 42 |

*Source: Robert Half, 2027 Salary Guide release, October 2026*

> **The takeaway:** Nearly three-quarters of managers (**72%**) say they are increasing pay for relevant AI skills, and BLS ties fast growth in computer and mathematical occupations to digital tools and AI solutions. Robert Half’s figure covers all of its fields, so it points to a direction for analyst pay without measuring it.

## How much do data analysts make?

The median annual wage for market research analysts was **$78,760** in May 2025. Operations research analysts earned **$88,940** and statisticians **$105,650**. Robert Half projects a 2027 national data analyst Mid of **$118,500**. Which figure fits a given job depends on its tasks, its employer, and its city.

## What is an entry-level data analyst salary?

Robert Half’s Low of **$96,250** is its national figure for a data analyst who is new to the role or has limited experience. In New York, the Low is **$131,381**. BLS percentiles describe all workers in an occupation rather than new hires, so they do not give an entry-level figure.

## Conclusion

The median annual wage for market research analysts was **$78,760** in May 2025. Robert Half’s projected 2027 national data analyst range runs from **$96,250** to **$138,500**. They answer different questions: what related occupations earn, what employers expect to pay new hires, and what analysts report taking home.

Readers comparing offers get the clearest read from the occupation and the city, not one national number. BLS projects about **82,000** openings a year for market research analysts over the decade, and each source will move as it publishes a new edition.