Operations Research Analysts Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $102,710 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.38
10th percentile $61,840
90th percentile $158,580
Employed locally 600
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,840
    25th
    $65,200
    50th (median)
    $102,710
    75th
    $129,150
    90th
    $158,580

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 100% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 0% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    District of Columbia $115,980
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Columbus, OH $109,440
    Boulder, CO $108,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$134,120
    Computer User Support Specialists$69,940
    Computer Network Architects$132,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,490
    Data Scientists$105,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other$122,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Denver, CO is $49.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Denver, CO is 12.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,840 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,200.