Operations Research Analysts Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $88,940 · Median hourly: $42.76 · Employment: 108,510
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,060 | $27.43 |
| 25th | $68,360 | $32.86 |
| Median | $88,940 | $42.76 |
| 75th | $125,990 | $60.57 |
| 90th | $159,910 | $76.88 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-2031
- Total U.S. employment: 108,510
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 108,510 operations research analysts employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Across the United States, 108,510 operations research analysts are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Operations Research Analysts Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $115,630 | $55.59 | +30.0% | 550 |
| Alaska | $88,750 | $42.67 | -0.2% | 70 |
| Arizona | $75,470 | $36.28 | -15.1% | 2,600 |
| Arkansas | $59,030 | $28.38 | -33.6% | 210 |
| California | $102,100 | $49.09 | +14.8% | 10,620 |
| Colorado | $129,880 | $62.44 | +46.0% | 770 |
| Connecticut | $96,700 | $46.49 | +8.7% | 950 |
| Delaware | $101,070 | $48.59 | +13.6% | 660 |
| District of Columbia | $96,030 | $46.17 | +8.0% | 2,250 |
| Florida | $77,600 | $37.31 | -12.8% | 9,120 |
| Georgia | $76,220 | $36.64 | -14.3% | 4,600 |
| Hawaii | $100,600 | $48.37 | +13.1% | 120 |
| Idaho | $103,600 | $49.81 | +16.5% | 500 |
| Illinois | $89,800 | $43.17 | +1.0% | 5,180 |
| Indiana | $85,280 | $41.00 | -4.1% | 1,380 |
| Iowa | $80,580 | $38.74 | -9.4% | 300 |
| Kansas | $92,050 | $44.26 | +3.5% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $83,850 | $40.31 | -5.7% | 660 |
| Louisiana | $63,210 | $30.39 | -28.9% | 550 |
| Maine | $99,460 | $47.82 | +11.8% | 220 |
| Maryland | $97,410 | $46.83 | +9.5% | 4,710 |
| Massachusetts | $96,500 | $46.39 | +8.5% | 4,200 |
| Michigan | $83,480 | $40.13 | -6.1% | 980 |
| Minnesota | $95,550 | $45.94 | +7.4% | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | $92,310 | $44.38 | +3.8% | 120 |
| Missouri | $62,380 | $29.99 | -29.9% | 1,190 |
| Montana | $80,400 | $38.66 | -9.6% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $98,300 | $47.26 | +10.5% | 330 |
| Nevada | $86,500 | $41.59 | -2.7% | 370 |
| New Hampshire | — | — | — | 290 |
| New Jersey | — | — | — | 3,280 |
| New Mexico | $80,360 | $38.63 | -9.6% | 510 |
| New York | $108,610 | $52.22 | +22.1% | 5,890 |
| North Carolina | $97,290 | $46.78 | +9.4% | 2,520 |
| North Dakota | $82,460 | $39.65 | -7.3% | 130 |
| Ohio | $103,620 | $49.82 | +16.5% | 2,600 |
| Oklahoma | $61,520 | $29.58 | -30.8% | 1,840 |
| Oregon | $102,170 | $49.12 | +14.9% | 2,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,640 | $38.29 | -10.5% | 3,220 |
| Rhode Island | $77,910 | $37.46 | -12.4% | 360 |
| South Carolina | $80,240 | $38.58 | -9.8% | 1,380 |
| Tennessee | $76,680 | $36.87 | -13.8% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $90,710 | $43.61 | +2.0% | 11,890 |
| Utah | $90,200 | $43.37 | +1.4% | 810 |
| Vermont | $89,790 | $43.17 | +1.0% | 170 |
| Virginia | $129,460 | $62.24 | +45.6% | 6,980 |
| Washington | $98,030 | $47.13 | +10.2% | 3,050 |
| West Virginia | $64,100 | $30.82 | -27.9% | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $71,820 | $34.53 | -19.2% | 4,270 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for operations research analysts?
The median annual wage for operations research analysts is $88,940 ($42.76 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays operations research analysts the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many operations research analysts are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 108,510 operations research analysts employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do operations research analysts make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $42.76. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.