Operations Research Analysts Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $84,220 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $52,680
90th percentile $128,860
Employed locally 1,860
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,680
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $84,220
    75th
    $101,760
    90th
    $128,860

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $91,740
    Tucson, AZ $75,610
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $68,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,280
    Computer Occupations, All Other $115,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,200
    Computer Network Architects $128,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Phoenix, AZ is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $52,680 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.