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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 550 | $105,110 | $50.53 | |
| Alaska | 110 | $83,240 | $40.02 | |
| Arizona | 1,450 | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| Arkansas | 270 | $66,420 | $31.94 | |
| California | 7,250 | $99,220 | $47.70 | |
| Colorado | 910 | $100,040 | $48.09 | |
| Connecticut | 910 | $89,820 | $43.18 | |
| Delaware | 710 | $94,700 | $45.53 | |
| District of Columbia | 2,190 | $90,650 | $43.58 | |
| Florida | 5,930 | $70,760 | $34.02 | |
| Georgia | 4,420 | $77,270 | $37.15 | |
| Hawaii | 390 | $104,540 | $50.26 | |
| Idaho | 420 | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| Illinois | 3,970 | $97,720 | $46.98 | |
| Indiana | 1,290 | $76,680 | $36.87 | |
| Iowa | 430 | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| Kansas | 530 | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| Kentucky | 1,010 | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| Louisiana | 240 | $78,570 | $37.78 | |
| Maine | 390 | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| Maryland | 4,670 | $105,040 | $50.50 | |
| Massachusetts | 3,360 | $89,560 | $43.06 | |
| Michigan | 1,220 | $84,040 | $40.41 | |
| Minnesota | 2,230 | $92,640 | $44.54 | |
| Mississippi | 200 | $77,240 | $37.13 | |
| Missouri | 940 | $80,870 | $38.88 | |
| Montana | 140 | $70,900 | $34.09 | |
| Nebraska | 240 | $90,060 | $43.30 | |
| Nevada | 190 | $78,370 | $37.68 | |
| New Hampshire | 370 | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| New Jersey | 3,900 | $93,330 | $44.87 | |
| New Mexico | 350 | $89,000 | $42.79 | |
| New York | 5,420 | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| North Carolina | 1,950 | $93,460 | $44.93 | |
| North Dakota | 160 | $82,940 | $39.88 | |
| Ohio | 4,210 | $91,020 | $43.76 | |
| Oklahoma | 400 | $95,630 | $45.98 | |
| Oregon | 1,480 | $88,150 | $42.38 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3,240 | $81,420 | $39.15 | |
| South Carolina | 630 | $86,020 | $41.36 | |
| Tennessee | 1,410 | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| Utah | 1,010 | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| Vermont | 150 | $81,420 | $39.14 | |
| Virginia | 6,720 | $117,480 | $56.48 | |
| Washington | 1,830 | $98,440 | $47.33 | |
| West Virginia | 330 | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,670 | $90,900 | $43.70 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the development and application of complex mathematical or simulation models to solve problems involving operational systems, where the system concerned is subject to human intervention. Includes instruction in advanced multivariate analysis, application of judgment and statistical tests, optimization theory and techniques, resource allocation theory, mathematical modeling, control theory, statistical analysis, and applications to specific research problems.
A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.
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$95,830 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as operations research analysts.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 6%
- College dropout 13%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 40%
- Master’s degree 29%
- Doctorate degree 5%
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