Operations Research Analysts pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for operations research analysts is $38.07 an hour ($79,190 a year). About 1,880 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 5% higher than the Arizona median ($75,470).
Pay range for operations research analysts in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| 25% of workers | $30.37 | $63,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.07 | $79,190 |
| 75% of workers | $47.74 | $99,300 |
| 90% of workers | $62.33 | $129,650 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $95,620 | 110 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $79,190 | 1,880 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $68,270 | 0 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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