Operations Research Analysts Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $82,050 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $107,700
Employed locally 540
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $72,370
    50th (median)
    $82,050
    75th
    $95,170
    90th
    $107,700

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 87% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 13% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360
    Delaware $101,210

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$122,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$66,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,250
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,020
    Database Administrators$111,900
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Olympia, WA is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Olympia, WA is 10.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,370.