The average salary for a operations research analyst in the United States is $95,600, but the range typically falls between $66,250 and $115,190. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $45.96, with a range between $31.85 and $55.38.
There are approximately 117,880 people employed as a operations research analyst in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of operations research analysts.The state with the best pay for a operations research analyst is Virginia, with an average annual salary of $121,120, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $63,640.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $52,930 | $25.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,250 | $31.85 |
| Median | $83,640 | $40.21 |
| 75th Percentile | $115,190 | $55.38 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,920 | $71.6 |
The salary of a operations research analyst can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a operations research analyst in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for operations research analysts are Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Alabama, Delaware while the worst states are Missouri, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Louisiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,170 | $112,400 | $160,120 |
| Alaska | $58,500 | $97,410 | $117,640 |
| Arizona | $48,130 | $79,700 | $122,010 |
| Arkansas | $46,970 | $75,020 | $106,760 |
| California | $66,210 | $92,150 | $135,050 |
| Colorado | $61,370 | $101,130 | $143,000 |
| Connecticut | $57,890 | $95,490 | $129,110 |
| Delaware | $61,290 | $107,770 | $153,220 |
| District of Columbia | $62,350 | $116,320 | $181,650 |
| Florida | $40,520 | $86,260 | $138,290 |
| Georgia | $48,770 | $82,810 | $132,220 |
| Hawaii | $67,450 | $101,520 | $136,490 |
| Idaho | $50,720 | $84,620 | $153,450 |
| Illinois | $64,670 | $106,300 | $161,660 |
| Indiana | $54,560 | $88,120 | $132,270 |
| Iowa | $45,590 | $82,640 | $122,880 |
| Kansas | $59,180 | $95,020 | $129,880 |
| Kentucky | $52,110 | $81,970 | $107,530 |
| Louisiana | $52,610 | $73,900 | $115,300 |
| Maine | $56,970 | $97,810 | $133,680 |
| Maryland | $59,580 | $112,450 | $170,680 |
| Massachusetts | $60,040 | $96,930 | $146,220 |
| Michigan | $62,920 | $100,240 | $154,320 |
| Minnesota | $65,220 | $102,740 | $148,050 |
| Mississippi | $48,420 | $84,570 | $135,370 |
| Missouri | $40,000 | $63,640 | $104,180 |
| Montana | $63,830 | $77,970 | $101,590 |
| Nebraska | $52,490 | $90,540 | $141,890 |
| Nevada | $60,340 | $86,390 | $128,800 |
| New Hampshire | $54,080 | $91,500 | $133,780 |
| New Jersey | $65,400 | $108,990 | $158,500 |
| New Mexico | $46,070 | $84,690 | $129,270 |
| New York | $56,430 | $111,860 | $184,020 |
| North Carolina | $61,410 | $99,020 | $143,760 |
| North Dakota | $52,770 | $87,970 | $132,610 |
| Ohio | $56,290 | $93,250 | $141,500 |
| Oklahoma | $39,610 | $63,760 | $97,160 |
| Oregon | $65,000 | $99,080 | $135,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,380 | $82,110 | $133,250 |
| Rhode Island | $51,080 | $77,740 | $134,350 |
| South Carolina | $50,560 | $86,460 | $128,020 |
| Tennessee | $46,130 | $79,310 | $124,130 |
| Texas | $51,970 | $96,300 | $140,510 |
| Utah | $44,500 | $81,620 | $122,050 |
| Vermont | $59,240 | $88,690 | $128,540 |
| Virginia | $61,030 | $121,120 | $181,650 |
| Washington | $64,170 | $102,840 | $153,390 |
| West Virginia | $48,420 | $70,770 | $106,680 |
| Wisconsin | $52,440 | $81,750 | $114,970 |
Even between cities, the salary of a operations research analyst can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for operations research analysts is Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA with an average salary of $142,240.The city with the lowest average salary for operations research analysts is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $45,600.
Areas with highest average salaries for operations research analysts
Areas with lowest average salaries for operations research analysts
The number of operations research analysts in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of operations research analysts has increased by 21,660. On average, the number of operations research analysts has been increasing by 5.6% each year. The salary of operations research analysts has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of operations research analysts has increased by $3,320. On average, the salary of operations research analysts has been increasing by 0.9% each year.
Operations Research Analysts are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for operations research analysts compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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