Low Risk Job
Data Analyst
Data analysts collect, process, and perform statistical analyses on large datasets to help organizations make decisions.
Salary
$82,360
US Workers
500,000
Outlook
Growing +35%
Low Risk
Why This Job is Relatively Safe
Growth Paths
Continue growing your career with these advancement opportunities.
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6-12 months
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 80%
Skills to develop
Machine Learning Python/R Statistics
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Skill Overlap 85%
Skills to develop
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Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap 75%
Skills to develop
ETL Data Warehousing BI Tools
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- McKinsey Global Institute - Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Oxford Martin School - The Future of Employment
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