Data Analyst

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Data Analyst do?

Data Analyst professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 85 data points.

$89,064

P25

$106,456

Median

$136,597

P75

P25 $89,064 Median $106,456 P75 $136,597

Top Paying Cities

San Francisco

$132,287.7 n=12 New York

$118,102 n=20 Seattle

$110,000 n=15 Austin

$100,339 n=11 Chicago

$96,928 n=14 Houston

$76,045 n=13

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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