Operations Research Analysts wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Operations Research Analysts job reaches Level III at $87,132 to $128,898 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-2031 · 8 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$64,252$88,525$112,820$137,093
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$66,373$85,384$104,396$123,407
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$79,269$99,716$120,141$140,588
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$86,008$107,453$128,898$150,343
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$66,893$83,221$99,549$115,877
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$68,308$90,834$113,381$135,908
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$75,213$91,416$107,599$123,802
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
$54,996$71,053$87,132$103,189

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What this occupation covers

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.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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