Management Analysts
Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.
Is management analysts a good career?
It scores 43/100 and ranks #53 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Pays well above the U.S. median wage ($101,860 vs $61,390)
- Faster-than-average projected growth (+8.8% through 2034)
- High volume of openings — about 98,100 a year
Possible tradeoffs
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree
- Often needs prior experience (less than 5 years)
What management analysts earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. management analysts earn between $77,950 and $133,370 a year.
Best-paying states
Best-paying metros
Live management analysts jobs
Business Partner Analyst, Financial Enablement
Credit Risk Analyst Commercial Underwriter, West Coast
Credit Risk Analyst, North American Underwriter
How to become a management analyst
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Outlook
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than average through 2034.
Education
A bachelor’s degree is the typical entry-level requirement for management analysts. However, some employers prefer to hire candidates who have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
Management analysts address a range of topics, and many fields of study provide a suitable educational background. Fields of bachelor's degree study may include business, social science, and engineering.
Licenses, certifications & registrations
Management analysts are not required to get certification, but having a credential may give jobseekers a competitive advantage.
Advancement
As management analysts gain experience, they often take on more responsibility. Senior-level analysts may supervise teams working on complex projects and may become involved in seeking out new business. Those with exceptional skills may eventually become partners in their organization and focus on attracting new clients and bringing in revenue. Senior analysts may leave consulting and move to management positions at non-consulting organizations.
Important qualities
Analytical skills. Management analysts must be able to interpret information and use their findings to make proposals.
Communication skills. Management analysts must be able to convey information clearly in both writing and speaking. Analysts also need good listening skills to understand an organization’s problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
Interpersonal skills. Management analysts work with managers and other employees of the organizations for which they provide consulting services. They should be able to work as a team toward achieving the organization’s goals.
Problem-solving skills. Management analysts must be able to think creatively to solve clients’ problems. Although some aspects of clients’ problems may be similar, each situation is likely to present unique challenges for the analyst to solve.
Time-management skills. Management analysts often work under tight deadlines and must use their time efficiently to complete projects on schedule.
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How much do management analysts make?
The national median wage is $101,860 a year, with the middle half earning between $77,950 and $133,370 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is management analysts a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 43 of 100 and ranks #53 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +8.8% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a management analyst?
The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree, usually with less than 5 years.
Where do management analysts earn the most?
Among states, Massachusetts pays the highest median ($134,720). Local pay for every state and metro is below.