Back to Home
Operations Research Analysts
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$99,860
Median Annual
$93,340
Total Workforce
89,270
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $145,010 | 190 |
| #2 | Lexington Park, MD | $133,340 | 380 |
| #3 | Huntsville, AL | $130,240 | 330 |
| #4 | Colorado Springs, CO | $127,570 | 190 |
| #5 | Peoria, IL | $126,700 | 120 |
| #6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $125,900 | 1,060 |
| #7 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,490 | 7,610 |
| #8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,750 | 2,350 |
| #9 | District of Columbia | $123,890 | 2,190 |
| #10 | Virginia | $122,680 | 6,320 |
Check another location
Select a specific state to see detailed percentile data and hourly rates.