Management Analysts Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Management Analysts occupation accounted for over 809 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 5.3% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $104,660, and the median wage was $95,290. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 69.1%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Management Analysts occupation, employing over 336 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $115,460, with a median wage of $101,900. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 9.9% to 10.3%, indicating industry sector wages outpaced national wage trends.

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 152 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $89,690, and the median wage was $85,190. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -13.8% to -14.3%.

The Finance and Insurance sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 107 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $101,230 and the median wage was $93,650. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -2.3% to -3.3%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Management Analysts occupation, we find that Tallahassee, FL had the highest concentration of jobs (5.9 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $56,300, and a median wage of $50,000. The location variance to the national average was -46.2%. California-Lexington Park, MD had the next highest concentration of jobs (4.5 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $117,810 and a median wage of $120,590. The industry variance to the national average was 12.6%. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA had 4.5 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $81,620 and a median wage of $80,660. The industry variance to the national average was -22%.

Summary

In 2022, Management Analysts witnessed a 5.3% increase in employment, exceeding 809,000 jobs in the United States, with wages averaging an annual mean of $104,660 and a median of $95,290, outstripping the national average for all occupations by a significant 69.1%. Within industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employed the most Management Analysts, with over 336,000 individuals in 2022, with wages slightly surpassing the national average. Federal, State, and Local Government employment accounted for a substantial share, with 152,000 employees and wages below the national average. The Finance and Insurance sector also contributed significantly, employing approximately 107,000 people with wages just below the national average. Examining top employment locations, Tallahassee, FL, and California-Lexington Park, MD, showed high job concentrations but displayed wages below the national average, while Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA, had a substantial job concentration with wages slightly lower than the national average.

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