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Average base salary
$103,000 / year
≈ $8,600 per month · $49.52 per hour
25th percentile
$71,000Average
$103,00075th percentile
$130,500
$71,000Average
$103,00075th percentile
$130,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Operations Research Analyst salary by state
Alabama$122,000
Alaska$92,000
Arizona$86,000
Arkansas$67,500
California$114,500
Colorado$135,000
Connecticut$101,500
Delaware$105,500
District of Columbia$119,000
Florida$87,000
Georgia$88,500
Hawaii$115,000
Idaho$104,000
Illinois$108,000
Indiana$96,500
Iowa$94,000
Kansas$100,000
Kentucky$93,000
Louisiana$75,000
Maine$106,000
Maryland$110,500
Massachusetts$108,000
Michigan$98,000
Minnesota$102,500
Mississippi$95,500
Missouri$77,000
Montana$81,500
Nebraska$105,000
Nevada$100,500
New Mexico$97,000
New York$122,000
North Carolina$101,500
North Dakota$92,000
Ohio$104,500
Oklahoma$66,000
Oregon$107,500
Pennsylvania$91,500
Rhode Island$95,500
South Carolina$90,000
Tennessee$83,000
Texas$103,500
Utah$96,500
Vermont$94,000
Virginia$135,500
Washington$111,000
West Virginia$74,000
Wisconsin$76,500
About this role
Operations Research Analyst is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Operations Research Analysts do
Typical education: Master's Degree
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Top skills: Mathematics Complex Problem Solving Writing Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking
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Operations Research Analyst pay by experience level
Entry level$59,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$71,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$92,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$130,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$165,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+21.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
9,600
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Operations Research Analyst salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
25,060 workers
$109,000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
12,610 workers
$103,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
12,600 workers
$110,000Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
11,140 workers
$87,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
10,550 workers
$106,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
10,550 workers
$106,500Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
10,360 workers
$102,500Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
9,310 workers
$115,500Educational Services
7,870 workers
$85,500Insurance Carriers
7,810 workers
$87,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Operations Research Analyst pays 17% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Operations Research Analyst make?
The average base salary for a Operations Research Analyst in the United States is $103,000 per year, or about $49.52 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $71,000 and $130,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?
The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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