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Quantifies and improves operational processes — supply chain, ops, logistics. Six Sigma / Lean common.
$59,720
Lower reported wage
$101,190
Median
$174,140
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 13-1111 (Management Analysts): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $59,720-$174,140, median $101,190.
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Relevant business foundation; add optimization, statistics, and programming. [1]
Analyze operational data and compare options for improving processes or resource use. [1]
Businesses, logistics teams, consulting, and public-sector organizations. [1]
Usually full time; project milestones and operational changes shape busy periods. [1]
Useful models must account for practical constraints and uncertain information. [1]
Experience can lead to senior analysis, improvement leadership, or operations management. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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