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Operations Research Analyst
About this Career
Applies optimization and stochastic modeling to operational problems. Heavy programming.
Pay
$53,910
Lower reported wage
$91,290
Median
$159,280
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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- Study optimization, probability, statistics, and programming.
- Compare alternative schedules or resource allocations using a documented model.
- Match your quantitative skills to the employer’s problems and tools.
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Employers set technical expectations; the degree alone does not demonstrate modeling skill. [1]
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Sources and review dates
- BLS — Operations Research Analysts · Reviewed
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About this data
Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 15-2031 (Operations Research Analysts): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $53,910-$159,280, median $91,290.
SOC 15-2031BLS OEWS May 2024Verified 2026-07-24
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