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Intelligence Analysts

Median Salary
91,100
Job Outlook
+3%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

61%

Federal Government

30%

Private for profit

8%

Self-employed

1%

Private not for profit

0%

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 63,000 openings for police and detectives are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$50,170

10%

$91,100

Median

$117,750

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    65%

  • Master's degree

    13%

  • Associate's degree

    8%

  • Post baccalaureate

    8%

  • Some college

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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