Operations Research Analysts Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$91,290
↑ 26.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Operations Research Analysts — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Operations Research Analysts — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.9% since 2011 ($71,950 → $91,290)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $91,290
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.6%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,290 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | $83,640 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | $85,720 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $82,360 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | $86,200 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $84,810 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $83,390 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $81,390 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $79,200 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $78,630 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | $76,660 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $74,630 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | $72,100 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $71,950 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.