How much does an operations research analyst make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $61.35 an hour or $10,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.35
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 8,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,910 | $33.61 | |
| 25th | $85,450 | $41.08 | |
| Median | $127,600 | $61.35 | |
| 75th | $166,800 | $80.21 | |
| 90th | $194,900 | $93.70 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $61.35 ($127,600 a year).
Do operations research analysts make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $127,600 against $88,940 nationally, 43% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $96,030, so Washington pays 33% more.
Where does Washington rank for operations research analyst pay?
6 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an operations research analyst make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $194,900 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.