Top Big Data Analytics Companies in the United States
Most U.S. companies have more data than they have insight. A capable big data analytics partner closes that gap — building the pipelines, models, dashboards, and governance frameworks that turn raw transactional and behavioral data into decisions you can actually act on.
Whether you need to stand up a modern data stack, run advanced analytics on customer behavior, or build predictive models for forecasting, the right U.S. analytics firm can compress months of internal work and bring tooling expertise (Snowflake, Databricks, dbt, Looker, Power BI) that's expensive to hire for directly. Clutch helps you compare top U.S. big data analytics companies through verified client reviews, service breakdowns, and pricing data. Filter by industry, project budget, or specific tools, and explore related directories:
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsIndus Net Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI, providing business intelligence and systems integration services. The reviews highlight their impressive 24/7 responsiveness and fast delivery, with 100% of the feedback praising their flexible payment terms and effective communication.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 8 projectsB3 Media Solutions Inc. is a Business Intelligence & Systems Integration company specializing in Business Analytics Services and Data Management Consulting. Their reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback, highlighting their expertise in focus group analysis, punctuality, and strong market understanding. Clients appreciate their strategic recommendations and effective communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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Bean Infosystems is a big data company launched in 2020. The small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Application Testing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dalton, MA
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Based in Dalton, Massachusetts, RBD Electronics is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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ReCloud IT is an IT managed services company. They are based in Piscataway, New Jersey and Chicago, Illinois, and their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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AI firm 6thlabs focuses on Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saco, ME
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Small CRM consulting and SI company A2Z IT Consulting Inc., is headquartered in Saco, Maine and Dallas, Texas. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Necula Designs is a small social media marketing firm established in 2018. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poway, CA
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Empowered IT Solutions is a big data analytics company. Launched in 2015, the company is located in Poway, California. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2025, HighlandTech is an IT strategy consulting company. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Hound Software is an IT managed services company. Their team is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and San Pedro, Costa Rica. The agency focuses on IT managed services and IT strategy
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nashville, TN
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Kanini Software Solutions is a Nashville, Tennessee-based software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Meridian, ID
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InTimeTec BV is a web design company established in 2009. Their team specializes in Web Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irving, TX
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NCR Solutions LLC, a small big data company and ERP consulting and SI company, is in Irving, Texas and Chennai, India. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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Silent Sector, a Compliance Consulting company, was founded in 2016. They focuses on Compliance Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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Solunus, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2014. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Founded in 2019, Conode.ai is a small AI company. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oakland, CA
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Established in 2002, Nagnoi, LLC is a midsize Business Consulting company in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Oakland, California. Their team provides Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerIndianapolis, IN
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Joshua Wilson Consulting is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based big data company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallingford, CT
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Cage Data is a big data company based in Wallingford, Connecticut. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Fierce Solution LLC is a business intelligence company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI and are based in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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RAYVEN IT SOLUTIONS is a small data analytics company. Founded in 2009, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Pop! Automation is a business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Robotics Process Automation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bothell, WA
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Whalen-Frankton Consulting is a big data analytics company. They are in Bothell, Washington, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Data analytics company Data Integrity Solutions Corporation was established in 2018. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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DataLark is a small business intelligence company in Miami, Florida. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Hanker Analytics is a business intelligence company. Their small team is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cambridge, MA
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Integration Required, LLC is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based data analytics company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Business intelligence company HexaByte Consulting is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Founded in 2018, Ontologix is a small Denver, Colorado-based big data analytics company. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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VizIQ is a big data company. They are in Portland, Oregon and have small team. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, AMURTA is a small business intelligence company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring Hill, KS
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Lead by Design is a business intelligence company based in Spring Hill, Kansas. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davidson, NC
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Founded in 2022, Revology Analytics is a data analytics company. The small team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerSanta Cruz, CA
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Business intelligence company Andrew Searson Business Intelligence Consulting is in Santa Cruz, California. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Clemente, CA
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Adapt360, a software development company, offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The company is in San Clemente, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Business intelligence company ExistBI was founded in 2008. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services and is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 4 projectsVirtuas is an IT services company specializing in audio-visual technology, data management, and server/virtual environment support. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of the feedback praising their communication, reliability, and professionalism. Clients appreciate their project management skills and seamless integration with client teams. No reviewers identified areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vienna, VA
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Established in 2014, Woodgrove Solutions is a Business Consulting company. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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ICatalyst, Inc. Is a Financial Consulting company. The McLean, Virginia-based company specializes in Financial Consulting and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Belsham Technologies is a branding firm. In Wilmington, Delaware and Redcar, England, the team provides Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Rapid App Werks, a small user experience design agency, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, MA
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Established in 2012, LambdaZen LLC is a business intelligence company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence and is headquartered in Burlington,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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App development company intelligenia was launched in 2008. The team offers Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing and is in Granada, Spain and Miami, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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Software development firm Newbrook Solutions, Inc. Was launched in 2004. The team provides Custom Software Development and IT managed services and is based in Chantilly, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Liberty, MO
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Vlamis Software Solutions, Inc is a small big data company and AI development company. They offer BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence and were founded in 1992.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Kosten Digital is a small business intelligence company. The team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portage, MI
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BlueGranite is a small Portage, Michigan-based big data analytics company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Small software development company Acumenics, is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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RADACAD, a data analytics company, specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development. The agency is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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KlarisIP is a New York, New York-based big data company and Business Consulting company. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chester Springs, PA
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SCMXpert is an IT strategy consulting company. Their small team is in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting.
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List of Best Big Data Companies in the US
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Southborough, MA
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Barrington, IL
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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29.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Addison, TX
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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29.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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28.4/40.015/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Anchorage, AK
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34.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Princeton, NJ
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29.3/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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35.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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29.9/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10,000+Bellevue, WA
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32.6/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Providence, RI
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U.S. Big Data Analytics FAQs
Pricing varies thanks to a range of factors, including the scope of the project and team size. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect costs to go:
- Hourly rates: typically $100 – $250 per hour, depending on seniority and specialization
- Project minimums: focused engagements usually start at $25,000 – $75,000
- End-to-end stack builds: $150,000 – $500,000+ depending on number of source systems, volume, and complexity
- Ongoing managed analytics: typically $10,000 – $50,000 per month in retainer
Tooling costs (Snowflake, Databricks, BI licenses) sit on top of services and can be substantial — discuss who's responsible for those before signing.
A big data analytics firm helps you collect, store, transform, model, and surface data so it drives decisions instead of sitting in disconnected systems. Engagements typically cover one or more of:
- Data engineering — building pipelines from source systems into a warehouse or lakehouse
- Data modeling and transformation — designing the schemas, metrics layers, and dbt models that make data consumable
- Business intelligence and dashboarding — building Looker, Power BI, or Tableau dashboards tied to defined KPIs
- Advanced analytics and ML — predictive modeling, customer segmentation, or demand forecasting
- Data governance — access controls, data quality monitoring, and documentation
The best firms bridge engineering and business, building infrastructure that supports analysis, not just shipping a Tableau license and walking away.
The terms overlap, but the distinction is useful. Business intelligence (BI) is mostly about reporting on what happened — historical dashboards, KPIs, monthly performance reviews — and runs well on structured, warehoused data. Big data analytics extends that into larger volumes, less structured data, real-time streams, and predictive or prescriptive modeling that informs what to do next.
In practice, most U.S. firms do both, but specialization matters. If your need is "we want a single source of truth for revenue reporting," that's a BI engagement. If it's "we want to predict which customers will churn next quarter and prevent it," that's analytics.
Filter on three things — tooling alignment, industry experience, and engineering rigor:
- Tooling alignment matters because firms tend to specialize — a Snowflake-and-dbt shop will be more efficient than a generalist if that's your stack.
- Industry experience matters because the schemas, regulatory constraints, and KPI definitions vary wildly between healthcare, financial services, retail, and SaaS.
- Engineering rigor — version control, testing, documentation, code review — separates firms that hand you a working system from firms that hand you a fragile one.
Ask for sample code or a sample DBT project from a past engagement. Reputable firms can share something redacted. Also ask crucial questions like how they handle handoffs, who owns the system after they leave, and what does ongoing support look like.
- Tool-led, not problem-led pitches. A firm that opens with "we'll set you up on [vendor]" before understanding your business question has the priorities backwards.
- No discussion of data quality. Most analytics projects fail because the source data is messier than anyone expected. A firm that doesn't ask about quality upfront will hit the same wall mid-engagement.
- Dashboards-as-deliverable thinking. Dashboards are an output, not an outcome. The deliverable is decisions made better; ask how they'll measure that.
- No ongoing maintenance plan. Pipelines break, source schemas change, and models drift. A firm that disappears at delivery leaves you with a system that decays fast.
Don’t underestimate these red flags, even if the vendor offers exciting fees or promises. It’s crucial to match with a partner that has a great track record to protect your project.