Operations Research Analysts Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $81,550 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.21
10th percentile $50,160
90th percentile $126,760
Employed locally 1,570
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,160
    25th
    $62,340
    50th (median)
    $81,550
    75th
    $101,770
    90th
    $126,760

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 114% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 14% above 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
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $90,750
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $84,140
    Gainesville, FL $79,780
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $78,450

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $126,380
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,120
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,220
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Tampa, FL is $39.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Tampa, FL is 10.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,160 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,340.