Operations Research Analysts pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for operations research analysts is $41.59 an hour ($86,500 a year). About 3,680 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 4% lower than the Illinois median ($89,800).
Pay range for operations research analysts in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.04 | $62,470 |
| 25% of workers | $36.67 | $76,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.59 | $86,500 |
| 75% of workers | $57.33 | $119,240 |
| 90% of workers | $71.44 | $148,600 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $129,300 | 130 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $86,500 | 3,680 |
| Bloomington | $76,890 | 60 |
| Springfield | $63,620 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- 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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