Operations Research Analysts Salary in Illinois
Operations Research Analysts in Illinois earn a median of $89,800 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($88,940)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,500; the top 10% earn over $164,990. Nationally the range is $57,060 to $159,910.
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Operations Research Analysts pay in Illinois
How much do operations research analysts make in Illinois?
The median is $89,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,500 and the top 10% earn over $164,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for operations research analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 47 (+1% vs. the national median of $88,940). Living costs are not included.