Operations Research Analysts Salary in Iowa
Operations Research Analysts in Iowa earn a median of $80,580 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($88,940)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,520; the top 10% earn over $140,960. Nationally the range is $57,060 to $159,910.
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Operations Research Analysts pay in Iowa
How much do operations research analysts make in Iowa?
The median is $80,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,520 and the top 10% earn over $140,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for operations research analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 47 (−9% vs. the national median of $88,940). Living costs are not included.