Operations Research Analysts Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $84,080 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.42
10th percentile $51,590
90th percentile $136,700
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,590
    25th
    $59,730
    50th (median)
    $84,080
    75th
    $136,700
    90th
    $136,700

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    Virginia $123,050
    District of Columbia $115,980
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $109,860

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Des Moines, IA is $40.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.77 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Des Moines, IA is 7.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,590 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,730.