Operations Research Analysts Salary by State
The national median pay for operations research analysts is $88,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $59,030 in Arkansas to $129,880 in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $57,060
- 25th percentile
- $68,360
- Median
- $88,940
- 75th percentile
- $125,990
- Top 10%
- $159,910
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 108,510 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $129,880 | +46% | $79,570 | $182,530 | 770 |
| 2 | Virginia | $129,460 | +46% | $71,820 | $194,260 | 6,980 |
| 3 | Alabama | $115,630 | +30% | $64,830 | $173,910 | 550 |
| 4 | New York | $108,610 | +22% | $62,780 | $175,800 | 5,890 |
| 5 | Ohio | $103,620 | +17% | $52,000 | $142,080 | 2,600 |
| 6 | Idaho | $103,600 | +16% | $60,640 | $138,510 | 500 |
| 7 | Oregon | $102,170 | +15% | $65,600 | $145,710 | 2,710 |
| 8 | California | $102,100 | +15% | $65,510 | $168,030 | 10,620 |
| 9 | Delaware | $101,070 | +14% | $62,510 | $132,780 | 660 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $100,600 | +13% | $68,450 | $156,210 | 120 |
| 11 | Maine | $99,460 | +12% | $66,520 | $141,050 | 220 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $98,300 | +11% | $60,550 | $149,760 | 330 |
| 13 | Washington | $98,030 | +10% | $68,580 | $155,790 | 3,050 |
| 14 | Maryland | $97,410 | +10% | $55,880 | $180,750 | 4,710 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $97,290 | +9% | $60,180 | $130,980 | 2,520 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $96,700 | +9% | $61,300 | $131,030 | 950 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $96,500 | +9% | $71,550 | $146,000 | 4,200 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $96,030 | +8% | $65,550 | $195,190 | 2,250 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $95,550 | +7% | $60,350 | $133,170 | 1,240 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $92,310 | +4% | $59,830 | $130,120 | 120 |
| 21 | Kansas | $92,050 | +3% | $58,570 | $137,820 | Not published |
| 22 | Texas | $90,710 | +2% | $57,840 | $164,570 | 11,890 |
| 23 | Utah | $90,200 | +1% | $57,990 | $130,910 | 810 |
| 24 | Illinois | $89,800 | +1% | $62,500 | $164,990 | 5,180 |
| 25 | Vermont | $89,790 | +1% | $65,100 | $123,740 | 170 |
| 26 | Alaska | $88,750 | 0% | $50,230 | $128,910 | 70 |
| 27 | Nevada | $86,500 | −3% | $65,210 | $139,920 | 370 |
| 28 | Indiana | $85,280 | −4% | $59,850 | $133,480 | 1,380 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $83,850 | −6% | $58,970 | $129,860 | 660 |
| 30 | Michigan | $83,480 | −6% | $61,650 | $139,880 | 980 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $82,460 | −7% | $57,930 | $119,400 | 130 |
| 32 | Iowa | $80,580 | −9% | $47,520 | $140,960 | 300 |
| 33 | Montana | $80,400 | −10% | $61,750 | $99,930 | 150 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $80,360 | −10% | $49,940 | $150,030 | 510 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $80,240 | −10% | $52,500 | $125,700 | 1,380 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $79,640 | −10% | $55,220 | $129,420 | 3,220 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $77,910 | −12% | $61,110 | $183,030 | 360 |
| 38 | Florida | $77,600 | −13% | $46,340 | $131,490 | 9,120 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $76,680 | −14% | $46,150 | $125,480 | 1,200 |
| 40 | Georgia | $76,220 | −14% | $52,000 | $132,610 | 4,600 |
| 41 | Arizona | $75,470 | −15% | $58,430 | $124,230 | 2,600 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $71,820 | −19% | $50,380 | $102,090 | 4,270 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $64,100 | −28% | $51,630 | $96,500 | 200 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $63,210 | −29% | $49,940 | $111,160 | 550 |
| 45 | Missouri | $62,380 | −30% | $49,180 | $116,980 | 1,190 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $61,520 | −31% | $41,680 | $88,280 | 1,840 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $59,030 | −34% | $47,350 | $96,920 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Operations Research Analysts salary questions
Which state pays operations research analysts the most?
Colorado, with a median of $129,880 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $88,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays operations research analysts the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $59,030 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most operations research analysts work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 11,890, with a median of $90,710.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.