Operation Research Analyst Salary in Washington

How much does an Operation Research Analyst make in Washington?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operation Research Analyst in Washington is $75,171 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Operation Research Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,596
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,930 to $82,722
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,248

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Operation Research Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,722	$6,893	$1,591	$40
Average	$75,171	$6,264	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$68,930	$5,744	$1,326	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Operation Research Analyst Salaries

An Operation Research Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operation Research Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operation Research Analyst'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,605
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,671
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,887
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,938
Expert (over 8 years): $145,152

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Operation... Level Operation Research Analyst	$75,605
Operation... Level Operation Research Analyst	$93,671
Operation... Level Operation Research Analyst	$107,887
Operation... Level Operation Research Analyst	$123,938
Operation... Level Operation Research Analyst	$145,152

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How Do Operation Research Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operation Research Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,759.
California: $76,468.
Massachusetts: $75,449.

District of Columbia $76,759 California $76,468 Massachusetts $75,449 Washington $75,171 New Jersey $75,144 Alaska $75,046 Connecticut $74,090 New York $73,702

Hawaii $72,461 Rhode Island $71,878 Maryland $71,483 Minnesota $70,942 Colorado $70,734 Illinois $70,665 Oregon $70,402 Delaware $70,207

New Hampshire $70,085 Virginia $69,812 Pennsylvania $69,015 Nevada $68,613 North Dakota $68,481 Michigan $68,273 Wisconsin $68,197 Vermont $68,044

Texas $67,622 Maine $67,594 Arizona $67,552 Ohio $67,504 Georgia $66,866 Indiana $66,547 Wyoming $66,485 Utah $66,388

Iowa $66,346 Kansas $66,013 Louisiana $65,916 North Carolina $65,881 Missouri $65,868 Florida $65,597 Montana $65,452 Nebraska $65,313

Kentucky $65,237 South Carolina $64,959 Tennessee $64,786 Idaho $64,717 New Mexico $64,211 Oklahoma $64,100 Alabama $63,691 South Dakota $63,004

Arkansas $62,630 West Virginia $62,429 Mississippi $61,826

Top Paying Cities for Operation Research Analysts

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:

Auburn: $75,079
Federal Way: $75,046
Bellevue: $76,589

Auburn, WA $75,079 Federal Way, WA $75,046 Bellevue, WA $76,589 Black Diamond, WA $74,678 Bothell, WA $76,226 Burton, WA $75,184 Carnation, WA $75,100 Duvall, WA $75,347

Edmonds, WA $75,987 Enumclaw, WA $73,586 Fall City, WA $75,435 Hobart, WA $75,146 Issaquah, WA $75,697 Kenmore, WA $76,384 Kent, WA $75,145 Kirkland, WA $76,540

Lynnwood, WA $75,832 Maple Valley, WA $75,080 Medina, WA $76,610 Mercer Island, WA $76,584 Mountlake Terrace, WA $76,036 North Bend, WA $74,349 Pacific, WA $75,036 Preston, WA $75,553

Ravensdale, WA $74,479 Redmond, WA $76,430 Redondo, WA $75,131 Renton, WA $75,955 Rollingbay, WA $75,682 Seahurst, WA $76,095 Snoqualmie, WA $74,913 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $72,700

Vashon, WA $75,239 Woodinville, WA $75,968 Sammamish, WA $76,169 Mill Creek, WA $75,498 Seattle, WA $76,634 Bainbridge Island, WA $75,791 Everett, WA $75,573 Acme, WA $71,653

Anacortes, WA $72,328 Blakely Island, WA $71,832 Arlington, WA $74,513 Baring, WA $73,932 Bellingham, WA $71,559 Blaine, WA $71,410 Bow, WA $71,728 Burlington, WA $72,127

Clearlake, WA $72,533 Clinton, WA $75,354 Concrete, WA $71,761 Conway, WA $73,645 Coupeville, WA $74,009 Custer, WA $71,493 Darrington, WA $71,792 Deer Harbor, WA $71,875

Deming, WA $71,630 Eastsound, WA $71,595 Everson, WA $71,507 Ferndale, WA $71,527 Freeland, WA $74,948 Friday Harbor, WA $72,008 Gold Bar, WA $74,089 Granite Falls, WA $74,413

Greenbank, WA $74,713 Hamilton, WA $72,376 Index, WA $72,979 La Conner, WA $72,693 Lake Stevens, WA $75,562 North Lakewood, WA $75,074 Langley, WA $75,181 Lopez Island, WA $72,165

Lummi Island, WA $71,567 Lyman, WA $72,350 Lynden, WA $71,496 Maple Falls, WA $71,471 Marblemount, WA $71,620 Marysville, WA $75,576 Monroe, WA $74,953 Mount Vernon, WA $72,824

Mukilteo, WA $75,540 Nooksack, WA $71,498 Oak Harbor, WA $73,189 Olga, WA $71,690 Orcas, WA $71,819 Point Roberts, WA $71,260 Camano Island, WA $74,366 Rockport, WA $70,660

Sedro Woolley, WA $72,165 Shaw Island, WA $71,942 Silvana, WA $74,948 Skykomish, WA $72,628 Snohomish, WA $75,306 Stanwood, WA $74,669 Startup, WA $74,505 Sultan, WA $74,562

Sumas, WA $71,473 Waldron, WA $71,595 Anderson Island, WA $74,474 Ashford, WA $73,077 Beaver, WA $71,076 Bremerton, WA $75,234 Silverdale, WA $75,108 Brinnon, WA $74,305

Buckley, WA $74,565 Burley, WA $74,979 Carbonado, WA $73,918 Carlsborg, WA $72,601 Chimacum, WA $74,285 Clallam Bay, WA $71,087 Dupont, WA $74,335 Eatonville, WA $73,723

Gig Harbor, WA $74,730 Elbe, WA $73,299 Forks, WA $71,204 Fox Island, WA $74,930 Glenoma, WA $72,248 Graham, WA $74,542 Port Hadlock, WA $74,263 Hansville, WA $74,951

Indianola, WA $75,963 Joyce, WA $71,359 Kapowsin, WA $74,276 Keyport, WA $75,357 Kingston, WA $75,507 La Grande, WA $73,620 Lakebay, WA $74,549 La Push, WA $71,339

Longbranch, WA $74,235 Sumner, WA $74,889 Manchester, WA $75,840 Milton, WA $75,004 Mineral, WA $72,555 Morton, WA $72,333 Neah Bay, WA $71,168 Nordland, WA $74,433

Olalla, WA $75,066 Orting, WA $74,447 Packwood, WA $70,948 Port Angeles, WA $72,599 Port Gamble, WA $75,200 Port Ludlow, WA $74,777 Port Orchard, WA $75,279 Port Townsend, WA $73,971

Poulsbo, WA $75,384 Puyallup, WA $75,001 Quilcene, WA $74,466 Randle, WA $71,541 Retsil, WA $75,246 Seabeck, WA $74,927 Sekiu, WA $71,089 Sequim, WA $73,152

South Colby, WA $75,507 South Prairie, WA $74,579 Southworth, WA $75,818 Spanaway, WA $74,715 Steilacoom, WA $74,712 Bonney Lake, WA $74,791 Suquamish, WA $75,724 Tracyton, WA $75,266

Vaughn, WA $74,542 Wauna, WA $74,866 Wilkeson, WA $74,322 Longmire, WA $72,294 Paradise Inn, WA $72,237 Tacoma, WA $74,984 Camp Murray, WA $74,782 Mcchord Afb, WA $74,979

Lakewood, WA $74,971 University Place, WA $74,983 Olympia, WA $73,507 Lacey, WA $73,674 Tumwater, WA $73,537 Aberdeen, WA $72,339 Adna, WA $72,597 Allyn, WA $74,460

Amanda Park, WA $71,533 Bay Center, WA $71,601 Belfair, WA $74,610 Bucoda, WA $73,512 Centralia, WA $73,398 Chehalis, WA $73,049 Cinebar, WA $72,940 Copalis Beach, WA $71,685

Copalis Crossing, WA $71,560 Cosmopolis, WA $72,743 Curtis, WA $72,061 Doty, WA $72,802 East Olympia, WA $73,637 Elma, WA $73,444 Ethel, WA $72,389 Galvin, WA $73,355

Grapeview, WA $74,156 Grayland, WA $71,658 Hoodsport, WA $73,923 Hoquiam, WA $72,112 Humptulips, WA $71,812 Lebam, WA $71,999 Lilliwaup, WA $74,290 Littlerock, WA $73,511

Mccleary, WA $73,527 Mckenna, WA $73,847 Malone, WA $73,435 Matlock, WA $73,467 Menlo, WA $72,038 Moclips, WA $71,568 Montesano, WA $73,170 Mossyrock, WA $71,824

Napavine, WA $72,861 Neilton, WA $71,748 Oakville, WA $73,366 Ocean Shores, WA $71,780 Onalaska, WA $72,949 Pacific Beach, WA $71,573 Pe Ell, WA $72,215 Quinault, WA $71,942

Rainier, WA $73,636 Raymond, WA $72,126 Rochester, WA $73,390 Roy, WA $74,224 Ryderwood, WA $71,726 Salkum, WA $72,341 Satsop, WA $73,302 Shelton, WA $73,758

Silver Creek, WA $72,316 South Bend, WA $71,569 Taholah, WA $71,486 Tahuya, WA $74,169 Tenino, WA $73,566 Tokeland, WA $71,726 Toledo, WA $72,034 Union, WA $73,962

Vader, WA $71,982 Westport, WA $71,807 Winlock, WA $72,308 Yelm, WA $73,595 Amboy, WA $72,066 Appleton, WA $70,700 Ariel, WA $71,877 Battle Ground, WA $72,271

Bingen, WA $71,313 Brush Prairie, WA $72,361 Camas, WA $72,355 Carrolls, WA $71,759 Carson, WA $71,860 Castle Rock, WA $71,819 Cathlamet, WA $71,574 Centerville, WA $70,454

Chinook, WA $71,024 Cougar, WA $71,554 Dallesport, WA $70,602 Glenwood, WA $70,651 Goldendale, WA $70,430 Grays River, WA $71,493 Heisson, WA $72,229 Husum, WA $71,148

Ilwaco, WA $71,066 Kalama, WA $71,790 Kelso, WA $71,918 Klickitat, WA $70,603 La Center, WA $72,210 Long Beach, WA $71,204 Longview, WA $71,875 Lyle, WA $70,637

Nahcotta, WA $71,192 Naselle, WA $71,267 North Bonneville, WA $71,779 Ocean Park, WA $71,577 Oysterville, WA $71,352 Ridgefield, WA $72,289 Rosburg, WA $71,179 Seaview, WA $71,169

Silverlake, WA $71,847 Skamokawa, WA $71,373 Stevenson, WA $71,751 Toutle, WA $71,657 Trout Lake, WA $70,992 Underwood, WA $71,272 Vancouver, WA $72,568 Wahkiacus, WA $70,517

Washougal, WA $72,206 White Salmon, WA $71,072 Wishram, WA $70,436 Woodland, WA $72,040 Yacolt, WA $72,106 Wenatchee, WA $70,474 East Wenatchee, WA $70,381 Ardenvoir, WA $70,454

Brewster, WA $70,244 Bridgeport, WA $70,160 Carlton, WA $70,266 Cashmere, WA $70,457 Chelan, WA $70,337 Chelan Falls, WA $70,373 Conconully, WA $70,207 Dryden, WA $70,564

Entiat, WA $70,366 Ephrata, WA $70,108 George, WA $70,482 Leavenworth, WA $70,906 Loomis, WA $70,209 Malaga, WA $70,487 Malott, WA $70,231 Mansfield, WA $69,933

Manson, WA $70,354 Marlin, WA $69,791 Mazama, WA $70,281 Methow, WA $70,190 Monitor, WA $70,439 Moses Lake, WA $70,128 Okanogan, WA $70,161 Omak, WA $70,225

Orondo, WA $70,267 Oroville, WA $70,311 Palisades, WA $70,057 Pateros, WA $70,217 Peshastin, WA $70,410 Quincy, WA $70,359 Riverside, WA $70,209 Rock Island, WA $70,232

Soap Lake, WA $70,002 Stehekin, WA $70,299 Stratford, WA $69,827 Tonasket, WA $70,247 Twisp, WA $70,314 Warden, WA $70,394 Waterville, WA $70,073 Wauconda, WA $70,164

Wilson Creek, WA $69,758 Winthrop, WA $70,336 Yakima, WA $69,715 Brownstown, WA $69,715 Buena, WA $69,922 Cle Elum, WA $70,877 Cowiche, WA $69,715 Easton, WA $72,001

Ellensburg, WA $69,787 Naches, WA $70,847 Grandview, WA $71,584 Granger, WA $70,774 Harrah, WA $69,715 Kittitas, WA $69,776 Mabton, WA $70,867 Moxee, WA $69,940

Outlook, WA $70,770 Parker, WA $69,736 Ronald, WA $71,252 Roslyn, WA $71,167 Selah, WA $69,715 South Cle Elum, WA $71,200 Sunnyside, WA $71,886 Thorp, WA $70,022

Tieton, WA $69,715 Toppenish, WA $70,610 Vantage, WA $70,448 Wapato, WA $69,766 White Swan, WA $69,889 Zillah, WA $70,024 Airway Heights, WA $70,686 Chattaroy, WA $70,598

Cheney, WA $70,591 Colbert, WA $70,655 Deer Park, WA $70,583 Edwall, WA $70,500 Elk, WA $70,449 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $70,676 Fairfield, WA $70,520 Ford, WA $70,533

Four Lakes, WA $70,677 Greenacres, WA $70,632 Lamont, WA $70,361 Latah, WA $70,411 Liberty Lake, WA $70,596 Marshall, WA $70,686 Mead, WA $70,603 Medical Lake, WA $70,643

Mica, WA $70,634 Newman Lake, WA $70,556 Nine Mile Falls, WA $70,648 Otis Orchards, WA $70,624 Reardan, WA $70,586 Rockford, WA $70,574 Spangle, WA $70,603 Sprague, WA $70,374

Tekoa, WA $70,305 Tumtum, WA $70,560 Valleyford, WA $70,657 Veradale, WA $70,673 Waverly, WA $70,496 Wellpinit, WA $70,447 Addy, WA $70,349 Albion, WA $70,259

Almira, WA $69,814 Belmont, WA $70,191 Benge, WA $70,146 Boyds, WA $70,178 Chewelah, WA $70,408 Clayton, WA $70,536 Colfax, WA $70,250 Colton, WA $69,789

Colville, WA $70,262 Coulee City, WA $69,863 Coulee Dam, WA $70,070 Creston, WA $70,076 Curlew, WA $70,212 Cusick, WA $69,970 Danville, WA $70,192 Davenport, WA $70,360

Electric City, WA $70,050 Elmer City, WA $70,234 Endicott, WA $70,289 Evans, WA $70,267 Farmington, WA $70,097 Fruitland, WA $70,335 Garfield, WA $70,158 Gifford, WA $70,280

Grand Coulee, WA $70,007 Harrington, WA $70,289 Hartline, WA $69,763 Hay, WA $70,072 Hunters, WA $70,291 Inchelium, WA $70,123 Ione, WA $69,769 Keller, WA $69,988

Kettle Falls, WA $70,224 Lacrosse, WA $70,146 Lamona, WA $70,055 Laurier, WA $70,173 Lincoln, WA $70,284 Loon Lake, WA $70,476 Malden, WA $70,480 Malo, WA $70,255

Marcus, WA $70,480 Metaline, WA $70,079 Metaline Falls, WA $69,674 Mohler, WA $70,234 Nespelem, WA $70,076 Newport, WA $70,189 Northport, WA $70,271 Oakesdale, WA $70,331

Odessa, WA $69,914 Orient, WA $70,156 Palouse, WA $70,042 Pullman, WA $70,001 Republic, WA $70,180 Rice, WA $70,248 Ritzville, WA $70,205 Rosalia, WA $70,501

Saint John, WA $70,352 Springdale, WA $70,446 Steptoe, WA $70,680 Thornton, WA $70,366 Uniontown, WA $69,722 Usk, WA $70,119 Valley, WA $70,415 Wilbur, WA $70,026

Spokane, WA $70,686 Pasco, WA $72,821 Benton City, WA $72,810 Beverly, WA $70,666 Bickleton, WA $70,476 Burbank, WA $73,079 College Place, WA $71,588 Connell, WA $71,365

Dayton, WA $70,185 Dixie, WA $70,847 Eltopia, WA $72,419 Hooper, WA $69,993 Kahlotus, WA $70,582 Kennewick, WA $73,507 Lind, WA $70,213 Mesa, WA $72,212

Othello, WA $71,019 Paterson, WA $71,970 Plymouth, WA $73,143 Pomeroy, WA $70,178 Prescott, WA $71,258 Mattawa, WA $71,195 Prosser, WA $72,099 Richland, WA $73,078

West Richland, WA $73,078 Roosevelt, WA $70,132 Royal City, WA $70,594 Starbuck, WA $70,382 Touchet, WA $72,339 Waitsburg, WA $70,639 Walla Walla, WA $71,274 Wallula, WA $72,903

Washtucna, WA $70,096 Anatone, WA $69,597 Asotin, WA $69,806 Clarkston, WA $69,968

Operation Research Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operation Research Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Operation Research Analyst positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operation Research Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operation Research Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$105,240	$51.0	40%
Biotechnology	$101,481	$49.0	35%
Business Services	$97,723	$47.0	30%
Chemicals	$93,964	$45.0	25%
Construction	$90,206	$43.0	20%

Operation Research Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operation Research Analyst'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$68,930

Average $75,171/year

$82,722

$5,744

Average $6,264/month

$6,893

$1,326

Average $1,446/week

$1,591

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,722	$6,893	$1,591	$40
Average	$75,171	$6,264	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$68,930	$5,744	$1,326	$33

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