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Hourly Wage for Operations Research Analyst I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Operations Research Analyst I?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Operations Research Analyst I in the United States is $33, which translates to an annual salary of about $69,018.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31 to $37 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28 per hour
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Operations Research Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $76,524 $6,377 $1,472 $37
Average $69,018 $5,752 $1,327 $33
25th Percentile $63,718 $5,310 $1,225 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Operations Research Analyst I Salaries

An Operations Research Analyst I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operations Research Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operations Research Analyst I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Operations Research Analyst I (0-2 years): $69,018
  • Operations Research Analyst II (2-4 years): $85,471
  • Operations Research Analyst III (4-7 years): $98,464
  • Operations Research Analyst IV (7+ years): $113,092
  • Operations Research Analyst V (7-10 years): $132,516
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Operations Research Analyst I0-2 years$69,018
Operations Research Analyst II2-4 years$85,471
Operations Research Analyst III4-7 years$98,464
Operations Research Analyst IV7+ years$113,092
Operations Research Analyst V7-10 years$132,516
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Top Paying Cities for Operations Research Analyst Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $87,052
  • San Francisco: $86,197
  • Oakland: $84,285

What Skills Can Increase an Operations Research Analyst I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.24% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Analysis 18.24%
PowerPoint 1.93%
Microsoft Excel 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Operations Research Analyst I's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $75,230
9%
SQL
 $73,849
7%
Project Management
 $73,849
7%
Time Management
 $73,849
7%
Troubleshooting
 $73,849
7%
Innovation
 $73,159
6%
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How Education impacts an Operations Research Analyst I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operations Research Analyst Is enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Operations Research Analyst I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,993 and $69,515).

Operations Research Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operations Research Analyst I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 6.1%
Associates 4.7%
Bachelors 60.7%
Masters 25.3%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Operations Research Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operations Research Analyst I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$63,718
Average $69,018/year
$76,524
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Average $5,752/month
$6,377
$1,225
Average $1,327/week
$1,472
$31
Average $33/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,524 $6,377 $1,472 $37
Average $69,018 $5,752 $1,327 $33
25th Percentile $63,718 $5,310 $1,225 $31

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FAQ about Operations Research Analyst I

1. What are the responsibilities of Operations Research Analyst I?

Collects and analyzes data to evaluate operations and processes and to facilitate complex decision-making. Follows established modeling and evaluation methodologies to determine the effectiveness of current operational activities, isolate problem areas and develop solutions. Tests and validates models and results. Prepares reports that outline and rank proposed solutions and present a range of possible alternatives. Requires a bachelor's degree of mathematics or related field. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Operations Research Analyst I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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PowerPoint: A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

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Microsoft Excel: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.

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