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How much does an operations research analyst make in Indianapolis?

$86,660a year

Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $41.66 an hour or $7,222 a month.

Hourly
$41.66
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
73 of 184
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,950Median: $86,660Highest 10%: $156,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,950$28.82
25th$69,240$33.29
Median$86,660$41.66
75th$121,600$58.45
90th$156,300$75.14

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for operations research analysts.

Cincinnati, OH$105,400
Lafayette, IN$86,910
Chicago, IL$86,500
Louisville, KY$81,530
Fort Wayne, IN$68,010
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Actuary$101,000
Database Administrator$99,990
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $41.66 ($86,660 a year).

Do operations research analysts make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $86,660 against $88,940 nationally, 3% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $85,280, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for operations research analyst pay?

73 of 184 metro areas with data.

How much does an operations research analyst make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,300 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.