Operations Research Analysts Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $92,840 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.63
10th percentile $60,490
90th percentile $135,030
Employed locally 1,160
National median $91,290

Compare Operations Research Analysts salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Minneapolis, MN-WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Operations Research Analysts
in
Minneapolis, MN-WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,490
    25th
    $76,780
    50th (median)
    $92,840
    75th
    $109,780
    90th
    $135,030

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 95% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% below 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $80,080
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $65,270

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,430
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,890
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,680
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,680
    Data Scientists $119,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $44.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 1.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,490 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,780.