Operations Research Analysts Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $107,360 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.62
10th percentile $66,100
90th percentile $166,690
Employed locally 1,990
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,100
    25th
    $78,090
    50th (median)
    $107,360
    75th
    $137,310
    90th
    $166,690

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    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
    Delaware $101,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,310

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $169,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Seattle, WA is $51.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Seattle, WA is 17.6% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $66,100 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,090.