Senior Operations Research Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Operations Research Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Operations Research Analyst in the United States is $95,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,314
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,733 to $102,505
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,360
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Senior Operations Research Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $102,505 $8,542 $1,971 $49
Average $95,027 $7,919 $1,827 $46
25th Percentile $84,733 $7,061 $1,629 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Operations Research Analyst Salaries

A Senior Operations 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Operations Research Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Operations 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): $67,102
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,116
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,741
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,976
  • Expert (over 8 years): $128,833
Levels Salary
Operation... Level Senior Operations Research Analyst$67,102
Operation... Level Senior Operations Research Analyst$83,116
Senior Op... Level Senior Operations Research Analyst$95,741
Operation... Level Senior Operations Research Analyst$109,976
Operation... Level Senior Operations Research Analyst$128,833
$67,102 0 yr
$83,116 < 2 yrs
$95,741 2-4 yrs
$109,976 5-8 yrs
$128,833 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Operations 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 Senior Operations Research Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,213.
  • California: $104,814.
  • Massachusetts: $103,417.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Operations 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:

  • San Jose: $119,857
  • San Francisco: $118,545
  • Oakland: $116,046

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Operations Research Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 18.09% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • 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 18.09%
Accounting 1.92%
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 a Senior Operations Research Analyst's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $98,828
4%
Logistics
 $97,877
3%
Project Management
 $97,877
3%
Innovation
 $97,877
3%
Program Management
 $96,927
2%
Leadership
 $96,927
2%
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How Education impacts a Senior Operations Research Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Operations Research Analysts 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 a Senior Operations Research Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $90,215 and $96,658).

Senior Operations Research Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Operations Research Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 5.2%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 28.4%
Masters 50.5%
Doctorate 11.9%
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Senior Operations Research Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Operations 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.

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$84,733
Average $95,027/year
$102,505
$7,061
Average $7,919/month
$8,542
$1,629
Average $1,827/week
$1,971
$41
Average $46/hour
$49
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $102,505 $8,542 $1,971 $49
Average $95,027 $7,919 $1,827 $46
25th Percentile $84,733 $7,061 $1,629 $41

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Salary Trends for Senior Operations Research Analyst

Salaries for a Senior Operations Research Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,001 in 2023 to around $97,745 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Operations Research Analyst salary trends, .

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