Operations Research Analysts Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $100,710 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.42
10th percentile $76,060
90th percentile $131,620
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,060
    25th
    $88,930
    50th (median)
    $100,710
    75th
    $110,640
    90th
    $131,620

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 105% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $109,860
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $101,390
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $94,100
    Akron, OH $92,530
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $85,370

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,550
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,200
    Computer Programmers $90,260
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,970
    Software Developers $117,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Anchorage, AK is $48.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.28 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Anchorage, AK is 10.3% above the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $76,060 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,930.