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Data Analyst

Analysis from 83 job postings — 3.5% of all scored jobs

83

Jobs Analyzed

3.5%

Demand Rate

$121K

Avg Salary

$113K

Median Salary

Skill Snapshot

Top Skills for Data Analyst

Based on 83 scored postings

L1L2L3L4L5
SQL
55%
Data Analysis
46%
Bachelor's Degree
14%
Communication
10%
Communication Skills
10%
Tableau
8%

What Does a Data Analyst Do?

Role overview based on 83 scored job postings.

A Data Analyst drives outcomes across SQL, Data Analysis, Bachelor's Degree and related areas. Based on 83 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.

What employers are looking for:

  • •SQL at L2 — required in 55% of postings. Foundational understanding with practical application expected.
  • •Data Analysis at L3 — required in 46% of postings. Employers want hands-on proficiency, not textbook knowledge.
  • •Bachelor's Degree at L4 — required in 14% of postings. Employers want hands-on proficiency, not textbook knowledge.
⚠ Most common gaps: Data Modeling (100% gap rate) and Snowflake (100% gap rate). If these apply to you, address them directly in your cover letter.

Required Skills

Skills ranked by frequency across 83 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.

L1 AwarenessL2 BasicL3 IntermediateL4 AdvancedL5 Expert
SQLTop 3
55%37% gap
Data AnalysisTop 3
46%
Bachelor's DegreeTop 3
14%
Communication
10%
Communication Skills
10%
Tableau
8%43% gap
Data Visualization
8%
Python
8%86% gap
Data Analytics
6%
A/B Testing
6%
Data Modeling
6%100% gap
Excel
6%

Salary Insights

Compensation data from 19 postings with disclosed salary.

$121K

Average

$113K

Median

19

Jobs with salary data

Based on 19 Data Analyst job postings with disclosed salary data, compensation averages $121K. The median sits at $113K, indicating a few high-paying outliers pulling the average up.

Common Skill Gaps

Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.

Data Modeling
100% gap
Snowflake
100% gap
Python
86% gap
Tableau
43% gap
SQL
37% gap
Power BI
33% gap
Financial Data Analysis
33% gap

A gap doesn't mean disqualified. It means you need to address it directly. ShouldApply scores your resume against the actual depth requirements and shows exactly where you fall short, before you apply.

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Top Hiring Companies

Companies with the most active Data Analyst postings in the scored dataset.

Nordstrom5Boeing4Jobgether3GitLab2Blue Shield of CA2Flexionis2Agoda2Sentara1

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Frequently Asked Questions

The top skills for Data Analyst roles are SQL, Data Analysis, Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Communication Skills. Most positions require these at L2 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.

Based on 19 job postings with disclosed salary data, the average Data Analyst salary is $121K with a median of $113K. Actual compensation varies by location, company size, and experience level.

Data Analyst roles represent 3.5% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Common skill gaps include Data Modeling, Snowflake, Python, suggesting many applicants struggle with these areas.

Top hiring companies for Data Analyst roles include Nordstrom, Boeing, Jobgether, GitLab, Blue Shield of CA. These companies collectively account for a significant portion of active listings.

ShouldApply rates every skill requirement on a 1-5 depth scale: L1 (Awareness) means you can discuss the concept, L2 (Basic) means simple tasks, L3 (Intermediate) means independent work, L4 (Advanced) means leading and optimizing, and L5 (Expert) means architecting solutions. This goes beyond keyword matching to measure actual proficiency fit.

With 83 active postings analyzed and a 3.5% demand rate, Data Analyst roles show emerging market demand. Compensation is competitive, with median salaries above $100K.

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