Operations Research Analyst Salary in United States

Operations Research Analysts in United States have a median annual salary of $88,940, which works out to about $42.76 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $68,360 to $125,990, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Operations Research Analyst pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$88,940

Median hourly wage

$42.76/hr

Average annual salary

$99,730

Average hourly wage

$47.95/hr

25th percentile

$68,360

75th percentile

$125,990

10th percentile

$57,060

90th percentile

$159,910

People employed

108,510

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid operations research analyst roles in United States.

10th percentile
$57,060
25th percentile
$68,360
Median percentile
$88,940
75th percentile
$125,990
90th percentile
$159,910

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How much does a operations research analyst make in United States?

Half of operations research analyst roles in United States report earning more than $88,940 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $99,730 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $68,360 and a quarter are above $125,990, so most operations research analyst pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect operations research analyst pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.