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Operations Research Analysts

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Operations Research Analysts

National Avg Annual Salary

$99,120

National Avg Hourly Wage

$47.66

National Total Employment

107,760

Top Metro Avg Salary

$133,340

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $123,890.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 12,240 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Lexington Park, MD shows an average annual salary of $133,340.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 7,610 jobs.

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Top States for Operations Research Analysts

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $123,890 2,190 Open
Virginia VA $122,680 6,320 Open
Alabama AL $118,370 500 Open
New York NY $117,110 6,020 Open
New Jersey NJ $111,990 2,630 Open
Illinois IL $110,230 5,020 Open
Rhode Island RI $109,570 270 Open
Colorado CO $109,360 910 Open
California CA $108,220 11,030 Open
Maryland MD $106,230 4,280 Open

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