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 is a professional role in the Computer and Mathematical job family, focused on Operations Research Analyst work. 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:MathematicsComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
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Operations Research Analyst salary by industry
Finance and Insurance
26,270 workers
$97,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
25,060 workers
$109,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
12,600 workers
$110,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
10,550 workers
$106,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
10,150 workers
$77,500
Educational Services
7,870 workers
$85,500
Information
6,240 workers
$117,000
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
5,860 workers
$145,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Operations Research Analyst pays 15% below the average across 21 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $121,000).
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 $121,000 across 21 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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