SOC 15-2031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Operations Research Analysts is $91,291 per year ($43.89/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $66,914 and $124,114 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $159,286 per year. There are approximately 107,760 operations research analysts employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $25.92 | $53,914 |
| P25 | $32.17 | $66,914 |
| P50MEDIAN | $43.89 | $91,291 |
| P75 | $59.67 | $124,114 |
| P90 | $76.58 | $159,286 |
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The national median salary for Operations Research Analysts is $91,291 per year ($43.89/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $66,914 and $124,114 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Operations Research Analysts is $159,286 per year ($76.58/hr). The 75th percentile is $124,114 per year.
Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn approximately $53,914 per year ($25.92/hr). The 25th percentile is $66,914 per year.
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