Data Quality Analyst

Impact: Operational, Strategic

Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of organizational data by identifying inconsistencies, developing data quality standards, and collaborating with teams to resolve data issues.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team-oriented, but also requires individual deep work.
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Low
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$85,000
Entry-level
$60,000
Senior
$110,000
Growth by 2033
0.12
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • SQL
  • Data Profiling Tools
  • ETL
  • Data Governance
  • Statistical Analysis

Soft skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
4
Years to senior
8
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Senior Data Quality Analyst, Data Governance Specialist, Data Architect, Business Intelligence Analyst.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      0.15
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.8/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      4/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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