Operations Research Analysts Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $82,230 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.54
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $123,150
Employed locally 740
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $64,680
    50th (median)
    $82,230
    75th
    $100,260
    90th
    $123,150

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $105,100
    Ogden, UT $102,890
    Connecticut $99,210
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $96,450
    Portland-South Portland, ME $91,330

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts$91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Salt Lake City, UT is $39.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.16 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,680.