Profession
Operations Research Analysts
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
12202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1220
GroupMen
Median94,588 USD
Average94,588 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median81,796 USD
Average81,796 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median88,940 USD
Average99,730 USD
Middle 50%68,360 USD - 125,990 USD
Decile range57,060 USD - 159,910 USD
Bottom decile57,060 USD
Top decile159,910 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median115,630 USD
Average117,850 USD
Middle 50%82,210 USD - 146,970 USD
Decile range64,830 USD - 173,910 USD
Bottom decile64,830 USD
Top decile173,910 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median88,750 USD
Average89,070 USD
Middle 50%60,940 USD - 104,010 USD
Decile range50,230 USD - 128,910 USD
Bottom decile50,230 USD
Top decile128,910 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median75,470 USD
Average83,290 USD
Middle 50%64,430 USD - 96,120 USD
Decile range58,430 USD - 124,230 USD
Bottom decile58,430 USD
Top decile124,230 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median59,030 USD
Average65,060 USD
Middle 50%48,520 USD - 80,510 USD
Decile range47,350 USD - 96,920 USD
Bottom decile47,350 USD
Top decile96,920 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median102,100 USD
Average110,860 USD
Middle 50%79,990 USD - 131,220 USD
Decile range65,510 USD - 168,030 USD
Bottom decile65,510 USD
Top decile168,030 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median129,880 USD
Average130,610 USD
Middle 50%102,710 USD - 160,220 USD
Decile range79,570 USD - 182,530 USD
Bottom decile79,570 USD
Top decile182,530 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median96,700 USD
Average97,910 USD
Middle 50%79,330 USD - 110,170 USD
Decile range61,300 USD - 131,030 USD
Bottom decile61,300 USD
Top decile131,030 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
15-2031SOC 2018 15-2031
GroupAll
Median101,070 USD
Average101,810 USD
Middle 50%77,520 USD - 130,100 USD
Decile range62,510 USD - 132,780 USD
Bottom decile62,510 USD
Top decile132,780 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesOperations Research Analysts