Operations Research Analysts Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $75,610 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $115,790
Employed locally 80
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $56,310
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $103,270
    90th
    $115,790

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 11% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $91,740
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $84,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $68,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $114,230
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    Computer Systems Analysts $96,970
    Information Security Analysts $88,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Tucson, AZ is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Tucson, AZ is 17.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,310.