Management Analysts
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Management Analysts to increase by 10.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 1,077,100 to 1,186,300 jobs. Its estimate of 94,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($101,860), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
1,077,100
Projected employment (2034)
1,186,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
94,100
Pay & Preparation
$101,860
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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