Operations Research Analysts Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $75,510 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $128,110
Employed locally 1,760
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $50,940
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $97,830
    90th
    $128,110

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 103% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 3% 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
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $90,750
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $84,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $81,550
    Gainesville, FL $79,780

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $103,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,770
    Information Security Analysts $107,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Miami, FL is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Miami, FL is 17.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,940.