Operations Research Analysts pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for operations research analysts is $46.17 an hour ($96,030 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). District of Columbia ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.52 | $65,550 |
| 25% of workers | $36.87 | $76,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.17 | $96,030 |
| 75% of workers | $73.07 | $151,990 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $127,600 | 8,080 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Data Scientists | $126,490 |
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