Role Intelligence
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
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:
Skills ranked by frequency across 83 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.
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.
Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.
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View 83+ ListingsThe 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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