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Data Analyst

Data analysts turn raw numbers into insights that guide decisions. If you like spreadsheets, patterns, and problem-solving, it's a fast-growing, well-paid path.

Median Salary
$120,230/yr
Typical Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Job Outlook
Much faster than average

What does a Data Analyst do?

  • Collect, clean, and organize data
  • Build charts, dashboards, and reports
  • Spot trends and answer business questions
  • Present findings to non-technical teams

Education & training

Bachelor's common; bootcamps and certificates increasingly accepted

How to become a Data Analyst

  1. Get comfortable with Excel and basic statistics
  2. Learn SQL and a tool like Tableau or Python
  3. Do practice projects with public datasets
  4. Apply for analyst and reporting roles

Skills that help

Analytical thinkingAttention to detailCommunicationCuriosity

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer, and experience.

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