Operations Research Analysts Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $78,640 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.81
10th percentile $57,770
90th percentile $129,900
Employed locally 550
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,770
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $78,640
    75th
    $105,500
    90th
    $129,900

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 115% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 15% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $115,950
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    Columbus, OH $109,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,840
    Ohio $104,610
    Toledo, OH $98,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,080
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,830
    Data Scientists $96,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Cleveland, OH is $37.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Cleveland, OH is 13.9% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,770 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.