December 2023 - Market Overview - Data Analyst jobs in the United States

December 2023 - Market Overview - Data Analyst jobs in the United States

A deep dive into the data analyst job market, where we analyse our job openings and trends for the month of December, 2023

Author: 
Article Updated: 

Welcome to our 12th edition of Data Analyst job market overview

A deep dive into the data analyst job market, where we analyse our job openings and trends for the month.

There's a lot of uncertainty in the air, so we're hoping to provide valuable insights and answers to your most pressing questions about state of the data analyst job market.

For that, we will only be using data gathered from job opportunities listed on our site, DataAnalyst.com - we're not using any external benchmarks, nor data points.

So, let's dive right in.

Data Analyst job market overview for December, 2023 for the United States

Total number of jobs posted: 90
What were the top 3 industries hiring data analysts?
  1. Tech (23)
  2. Healthcare (14)
  3. Other (11)
How many years of experience are companies currently looking for?
  1. Entry Level, 0 - 3 years of experience (31 data analyst jobs)
  2. Senior Level,  3 - 5 years of experience (40)
  3. Lead Level, 5 - 10 years of experience (19)
Are data analysts expected to work remotely, onsite or in hybrid ways of working?
  1. Remote (39)
  2. Hybrid (36)
  3. Onsite / In-office (15)
What is the average data analyst salary?
  • For entry level data analyst, the average salary was $85,300.
  • Those looking for a senior data analyst position, the average salary offered was $103,400, still below start of the year - $113,000 in January.
  • Lead data analyst, are currently looking at $127,000, higher than January' $124,000 level, as the average salary.
December 2023 - Comparing average data analyst salary depending on years of experience
December 2023 - Comparing average data analyst salary depending on years of experience

These numbers are probably too abstract, so how about we look at them in a little bit more detail.

Entry level data analyst jobs summary (0 - 3 years of experience)

For those who are looking to start as a data analyst, or with couple of years of experience under their belt we have seen 31 open positions available.

Jobs are being listed across industries, with tech sector leading the way.

When it comes to salaries, the minimum starting salary we've seen was at $45,000, going as high as $150,000 annually.

The usual average salaries are in the  $74,200- $96,400 range.

Entry Level Data Analyst Salary (January to December 2023 comparison)
Entry Level Data Analyst Salary (January to December 2023 comparison)
Senior data analyst salary jobs summary (3 - 5 years of experience)

Typically, more experienced analysts will work as senior data analysts - such roles will see you taking ownership of the data processes within your organisation, and usually these roles require between 3-5 years of experience.

We've seen 40 open positions available.

The minimum starting salary starting salary was at $50,000, going as high as $195,000 annually.

Tech companies were most active in their hiring efforts, with 7 senior data analyst opportunities.

The usual average salary is in the $86,000 - $121,000 range.

Senior Data Analyst Salary (January to December 2023 comparison)
Lead data analyst salary jobs summary (5 - 10 years of experience)

A lead data analyst is usually a team leadership position that commonly requires at least five years of experience, as such there's usually little bit less opportunities on the market, as these roles don't only require individual performance, but also leadership skills.

We've seen 19 open positions available.

The minimum starting salary was at $66,000 and going as high as $235,000 annually.

The usual average salary is in the $106,800 - $146,600 range, with the Tech sector leading the number of job postings opened.

Lead Data Analyst Salary (January to December 2023 comparison)

Final thoughts

The trend of offering employees more flexibility, and integrating work from home policies is continuing.

We are seeing over 83% of the positions allowing for at least a few days of remote working, with 43% of jobs being fully remote.

December 2023 - Data Analyst jobs dependng on the Workplace location
December 2023 - Data Analyst jobs dependng on the Workplace location

On the salary note, we can see that the ranges provided leave a lot of room for negotiations. Particularly it shows there's a lot of unknowns when it comes to determining the salary that company is looking to offer, and what the fair market rate for the role actually is.

Next Up:

That's a wrap for our December market summary report - you can expect the next edition in early February.

Check out our Data Analyst Salary Guide 

We just updated our Data Analyst Salary Guide - it provides the overview of data analyst salaries in various industries - and now also shows a more detailed view on each industry page, with a deep dive into how much entry level, senior and lead data analysts can earn depending on their experience. Not only that, you can also see data analyst salary ranges for various states across the United States.

So, check it out and see how your data analyst salary compares.