Also called: Site Selection Analyst, Geomarketing Analyst
Uses maps and location data to help businesses decide where to open stores and how to reach customers.
A location analyst maps foot-traffic data, studies competitors and demographics, and recommends the best corners for a new coffee shop or clinic.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in geography, GIS, or business.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geography, Business Analytics, GIS.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1161: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI site-selection tools crunch foot traffic and demographics automatically; fewer analysts, focused on client advice.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Human Geography, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1161.
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