Management analysts
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$101,190
~$49/hr · ~$8,433/mo
US Jobs
1.1M
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Management analysts perform high-level knowledge work—including data analysis, report writing, and financial modeling—that is highly susceptible to AI augmentation and automation. While the role requires significant interpersonal skills for client interviews and stakeholder management, the core 'back-office' tasks of synthesizing information and developing efficiency recommendations are increasingly being streamlined by AI tools.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COBEST VALUE | $157,440 | Below avg (96.6) | $162,909 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $120,620 | Below avg (90.8) | $132,856 |
| Huntsville, AL | $118,270 | Below avg (93.8) | $126,075 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $141,150 | Above avg (113.1) | $124,846 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $127,630 | Average (102.7) | $124,249 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $134,580 | Above avg (110.4) | $121,910 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $112,420 | Below avg (93.2) | $120,670 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $103,400 | Below avg (87.4) | $118,251 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $121,870 | Above avg (103.2) | $118,109 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $103,400 | Below avg (88.0) | $117,471 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $120,140 | Average (102.5) | $117,226 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $106,740 | Below avg (91.2) | $116,997 |
| Bloomington, IL | $107,600 | Below avg (92.1) | $116,805 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,900 | Above avg (112.7) | $115,230 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,820 | Above avg (109.5) | $114,859 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$49/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,433/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)