How much does an operations research analyst make in Denver?
$127,800a year
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $61.45 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.45
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,450Median: $127,800Highest 10%: $182,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,450 | $40.12 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| Median | $127,800 | $61.45 | |
| 75th | $157,200 | $75.55 | |
| 90th | $182,500 | $87.75 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $140,600 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $162,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $160,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $139,200 |
| Software Developer | $137,600 |
| Information Security Analyst | $136,700 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $134,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,900 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $123,700 |
| Actuary | $120,400 |
| Database Administrator | $120,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $61.45 ($127,800 a year).
Do operations research analysts make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $127,800 against $88,940 nationally, 44% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $129,900, so Denver pays 2% less.
Where does Denver rank for operations research analyst pay?
5 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an operations research analyst make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.