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Mar 2025
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152: This is How Much $$$ You ACTUALLY M...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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In this episode I'll show you what it takes to land data analyst jobs! I'll provide in-depth insights and tips for six data analyst positions with salaries ranging from $35K to $200K-- and why should you apply even if you don't meet all the requirements.

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Data Analyst Jobs: How Much $$$ Could You ACTUALLY Make???

00:00 - Introduction

00:21 - Data Analyst Job #1: Data Specialist ($35k)

04:00 - Data Analyst Job #2: Business and Data Analyst ($55k)

07:48 - Data Analyst Job #3: Data Visualization Analyst ($75k)

10:21 - Data Analyst Job #4: Senior Financial Analyst ($90k)

13:04 - Data Analyst Job #5: Senior Investment Operations Data Analyst ($125k)

14:35 - Data Analyst Job #6: Business Intelligence Engineer ($107k to $189k)

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