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Management Analysts

Median Salary
99,410
Job Outlook
+11%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

63%

Self-employed

27%

Private not for profit

4%

State and local government

3%

Federal Government

2%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 95,700 openings for management analysts 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?

$60,920

10%

$99,410

Median

$119,480

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    57%

  • Master's degree

    23%

  • Some college

    9%

  • Post baccalaureate

    9%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
  • Business/Managerial Economics
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Management Science
  • Applied Statistics, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Educational Statistics and Research Methods
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Data Analytics, General
  • Data Analytics, Other
  • Educational Evaluation and Research
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
  • Financial Analytics
  • Data Visualization

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

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

Investigative

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

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

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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