Jobs Similar to Operations Research Analysts
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to operations research analysts, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Database Architects, Statisticians and Financial Quantitative Analysts.
Operations Research Analysts: $88,940 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Operations Research Analysts) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Database Architects | 83% | $139,500+57% | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | StatisticiansSame group | 82% | $105,650+19% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Financial Quantitative Analysts | 81% | $81,100Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Data Warehousing Specialists | 81% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Logistics Engineers | 81% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Blockchain Engineers | 80% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Business Intelligence AnalystsSame group | 79% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Data ScientistsSame group | 79% | $120,230+35% | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 79% | $140,300+58% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Database Administrators | 78% | $104,620+18% | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Economists | 78% | $124,720+40% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | MathematiciansSame group | 78% | $126,710+42% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | ActuariesSame group | 77% | $130,000+46% | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Web Developers | 76% | $92,650+4% | Training or associate |
| 15 | Transportation Planners | 76% | $101,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | BiostatisticiansSame group | 76% | $105,650Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Survey Researchers | 76% | $69,460−22% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 75% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 19 | Industrial Ecologists | 75% | $82,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Web Administrators | 75% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Database Architects
83% similar · $139,500 (+57%) · Bachelor's degree
- 2Statisticians
82% similar · $105,650 (+19%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Financial Quantitative Analysts
81% similar · $81,100 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 4Data Warehousing Specialists
81% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 5Logistics Engineers
81% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 6Blockchain Engineers
80% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 7Business Intelligence Analysts
79% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Data Scientists
79% similar · $120,230 (+35%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Computer and Information Research Scientists
79% similar · $140,300 (+58%) · Graduate degree
- 10Database Administrators
78% similar · $104,620 (+18%) · Bachelor's degree
- 11Economists
78% similar · $124,720 (+40%) · Graduate degree
- 12Mathematicians
78% similar · $126,710 (+42%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Actuaries
77% similar · $130,000 (+46%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Web Developers
76% similar · $92,650 (+4%) · Training or associate
- 15Transportation Planners
76% similar · $101,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 16Biostatisticians
76% similar · $105,650 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Survey Researchers
76% similar · $69,460 (−22%) · Graduate degree
- 18Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
75% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 19Industrial Ecologists
75% similar · $82,220 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 20Web Administrators
75% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than operations research analysts.
Similar jobs that need less preparation
- Database Architects83% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Data Warehousing Specialists81% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Logistics Engineers81% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Blockchain Engineers80% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Business Intelligence Analysts79% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Data Scientists79% similar · Bachelor's degree
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for operations research analysts also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
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Questions about jobs like operations research analysts
What jobs are most similar to operations research analysts?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Database Architects (83% similar), Statisticians (82% similar), Financial Quantitative Analysts (81% similar), Data Warehousing Specialists (81% similar) and Logistics Engineers (81% similar).
Which jobs like operations research analysts pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +58%; usually a graduate degree), Database Architects ($139,500, +57%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Actuaries ($130,000, +46%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with operations research analysts ($88,940). Without more preparation than operations research analysts usually need: Computer and Information Research Scientists, Database Architects and Actuaries.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.