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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022

15-2031 Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.


National estimates for Operations Research Analysts
Industry profile for Operations Research Analysts
Geographic profile for Operations Research Analysts

National estimates for Operations Research Analysts:

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Operations Research Analysts:

Employment (1) Employment
RSE (3)
Mean hourly
wage
Mean annual
wage (2)
Wage RSE (3)
105,080 1.5 % $ 46.07 $ 95,820 0.8 %

Percentile wage estimates for Operations Research Analysts:

Percentile 10% 25% 50%
(Median)
75% 90%
Hourly Wage $ 24.25 $ 30.80 $ 41.21 $ 54.80 $ 71.94
Annual Wage (2) $ 50,440 $ 64,060 $ 85,720 $ 113,980 $ 149,640


Industry profile for Operations Research Analysts:

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Operations Research Analysts are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Operations Research Analysts, see the Create Customized Tables function.

Industries with the highest levels of employment in Operations Research Analysts:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Management of Companies and Enterprises 10,330 0.39 $ 47.95 $ 99,730
Computer Systems Design and Related Services 9,850 0.40 $ 47.25 $ 98,290
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) 9,510 0.47 $ 40.43 $ 84,100
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services 8,580 0.49 $ 55.04 $ 114,490
Insurance Carriers 6,720 0.56 $ 43.03 $ 89,500

Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Operations Research Analysts:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Insurance Carriers 6,720 0.56 $ 43.03 $ 89,500
Scientific Research and Development Services 4,720 0.54 $ 53.27 $ 110,800
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services 8,580 0.49 $ 55.04 $ 114,490
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) 9,510 0.47 $ 40.43 $ 84,100
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media 50 0.41 $ 44.19 $ 91,920

Top paying industries for Operations Research Analysts:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 240 0.15 $ 111.13 $ 231,150
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (8) (8) $ 79.11 $ 164,550
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing 80 0.08 $ 61.83 $ 128,600
Natural Gas Distribution 420 0.39 $ 61.61 $ 128,150
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) 5,390 0.26 $ 60.67 $ 126,190


Geographic profile for Operations Research Analysts:

States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Operations Research Analysts are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Operations Research Analysts, see the Create Customized Tables function.



Map of employment of operations research analysts by state, May 2022


States with the highest employment level in Operations Research Analysts:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Texas 12,570 0.97 1.36 $ 50.60 $ 105,240
California 8,620 0.49 0.69 $ 48.90 $ 101,720
Florida 7,900 0.86 1.21 $ 38.73 $ 80,550
New Jersey 7,280 1.77 2.49 $ 49.26 $ 102,450
Virginia 6,890 1.78 2.50 $ 58.39 $ 121,460


Map of location quotient of operations research analysts by state, May 2022


States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Operations Research Analysts:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
District of Columbia 1,910 2.77 3.89 $ 49.16 $ 102,250
Maryland 4,820 1.82 2.57 $ 51.57 $ 107,260
Delaware 820 1.79 2.52 $ 46.92 $ 97,600
Virginia 6,890 1.78 2.50 $ 58.39 $ 121,460
New Jersey 7,280 1.77 2.49 $ 49.26 $ 102,450


Map of annual mean wages of operations research analysts by state, May 2022


Top paying states for Operations Research Analysts:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Virginia 6,890 1.78 2.50 $ 58.39 $ 121,460
Alabama 510 0.26 0.36 $ 52.48 $ 109,160
New York 6,040 0.66 0.93 $ 52.05 $ 108,260
Hawaii 360 0.61 0.85 $ 51.88 $ 107,920
Maryland 4,820 1.82 2.57 $ 51.57 $ 107,260



Map of employment of operations research analysts by area, May 2022


Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Operations Research Analysts:

Metropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 9,430 1.03 1.45 $ 52.91 $ 110,060
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 8,310 2.74 3.86 $ 58.43 $ 121,540
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 5,640 1.48 2.09 $ 56.15 $ 116,790
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 3,820 1.40 1.97 $ 40.40 $ 84,030
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI 3,440 0.78 1.10 $ 48.25 $ 100,360
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 2,800 0.46 0.65 $ 45.65 $ 94,950
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH 2,700 1.00 1.41 $ 42.76 $ 88,930
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 2,270 0.74 1.05 $ 50.99 $ 106,060
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 2,110 0.88 1.24 $ 52.06 $ 108,270
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 2,080 1.60 2.26 $ 45.69 $ 95,040


Map of location quotient of operations research analysts by area, May 2022


Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Operations Research Analysts:

Metropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
California-Lexington Park, MD 430 9.20 12.95 $ 58.51 $ 121,690
Olympia-Tumwater, WA 410 3.36 4.72 $ 35.86 $ 74,590
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 8,310 2.74 3.86 $ 58.43 $ 121,540
Tallahassee, FL 390 2.18 3.07 $ 21.90 $ 45,560
Madison, WI 830 2.16 3.03 $ 47.01 $ 97,780
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL 230 1.97 2.77 $ 48.61 $ 101,100
Richmond, VA 1,140 1.81 2.54 $ 51.54 $ 107,190
Trenton, NJ 420 1.78 2.50 $ 51.33 $ 106,770
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 2,080 1.60 2.26 $ 45.69 $ 95,040
Austin-Round Rock, TX 1,820 1.55 2.18 $ 43.52 $ 90,520


Map of annual mean wages of operations research analysts by area, May 2022


Top paying metropolitan areas for Operations Research Analysts:

Metropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 840 0.75 1.05 $ 67.88 $ 141,200
Midland, TX 80 0.81 1.14 $ 60.98 $ 126,830
Huntsville, AL 300 1.24 1.74 $ 58.67 $ 122,020
California-Lexington Park, MD 430 9.20 12.95 $ 58.51 $ 121,690
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 8,310 2.74 3.86 $ 58.43 $ 121,540
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 140 0.42 0.59 $ 56.22 $ 116,930
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 5,640 1.48 2.09 $ 56.15 $ 116,790
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT 140 0.37 0.52 $ 54.51 $ 113,380
Syracuse, NY 120 0.42 0.59 $ 53.60 $ 111,480
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 9,430 1.03 1.45 $ 52.91 $ 110,060

Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in Operations Research Analysts:

Nonmetropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area 150 0.80 1.12 $ 36.38 $ 75,660
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area 80 0.43 0.60 $ 42.03 $ 87,430
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area 70 0.29 0.41 $ 43.39 $ 90,240
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area 60 0.24 0.33 $ 36.33 $ 75,570
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area 60 0.63 0.89 $ 40.94 $ 85,160

Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Operations Research Analysts:

Nonmetropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Maryland nonmetropolitan area 50 0.81 1.14 $ 35.76 $ 74,380
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area 150 0.80 1.12 $ 36.38 $ 75,660
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area 60 0.63 0.89 $ 40.94 $ 85,160
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area 30 0.50 0.70 $ 35.96 $ 74,810
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area 30 0.44 0.63 $ 37.77 $ 78,570

Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for Operations Research Analysts:

Nonmetropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area 60 0.34 0.48 $ 45.54 $ 94,730
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area 30 0.16 0.23 $ 44.14 $ 91,800
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) 50 0.14 0.20 $ 44.09 $ 91,710
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area 70 0.29 0.41 $ 43.39 $ 90,240
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area 40 0.19 0.26 $ 42.69 $ 88,790


About May 2022 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.

The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate—50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.


(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(8) Estimate not released.

(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.


Other OEWS estimates and related information:

May 2022 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

May 2022 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

May 2022 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

May 2022 Occupation Profiles

Technical Notes

 

Last Modified Date: April 25, 2023