Low Risk Growing +35%

Data Analyst

Data analysts collect, process, and perform statistical analyses on large datasets to help organizations make decisions.

$82,360
Median Salary
500,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

1.5M+ entering from data entry roles

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Safe destination - entry-level highly competitive

Expected Competition

High entry-level - hundreds of applicants per opening

Your Head Start

Portfolio + 2-3 projects = stand out immediately

1.5M+ entering from data entry roles workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 4/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend +22% since 2022

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 8-10 years

Estimated time until significant automation

AI writes SQL queries but analysts define what matters ChatGPT creates charts but misses business context Human judgment critical for actionable insights

Why This Job Is At Risk

AI augments but analysts interpret context

Business acumen cannot be automated

Stakeholder communication needs humans

Complex analysis requires judgment

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Data Scientist

15%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 80%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Machine LearningPython/RStatisticsBig Data

Analytics Manager

15%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 85%
Time to Transition 2-4 years

Skills to Learn

Team LeadershipStrategyStakeholder ManagementRoadmapping

Business Intelligence Developer

20%
Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap 75%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

ETLData WarehousingBI ToolsSQL Advanced

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