Credit Analysts
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Credit Analysts to decrease by -4.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 64,700 to 61,900 jobs. Its estimate of 3,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($83,510), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) 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)
64,700
Projected employment (2034)
61,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
-4%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,100
Pay & Preparation
$83,510
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.62/5) • Active Learning (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Mathematics (3.38/5)
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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