Mid-Level

Research Analyst

Career Level
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Work Personality
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Investigativeanalytical, curious
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Research Analysts
Financial Services · 32%Government · 26%Education · 6%Professional Services · 6%Healthcare · 6%Consumer Services · 4%
Job markets for Research Analysts
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
TechnologyBusiness OperationsScience
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Research Analyst

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What people in this role value
IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportLower
RelationshipsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$112K+9%
Professional Services$101K-2%
Energy & Utilities$88K-15%
Wholesale & Distribution$85K-17%
Government$80K-22%
Compared to Technology average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Research Analysts (SOC 13-2099.01, 15-2031.00, 15-2051.00, 19-3011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$46K–$213K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
485K
U.S. Employment
+14.83%
10yr Growth
44K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$80K$77K$74K$71K$68K201920202021202220232024$68K$80K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

MathematicsMathematicsReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCritical ThinkingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWriting
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
13-2099.0115-2031.0015-2051.0019-3011.00

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