Operations Research Analysts pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for operations research analysts is $46.83 an hour ($97,410 a year). About 4,710 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). Maryland ranks 14th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.86 | $55,880 |
| 25% of workers | $34.28 | $71,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.83 | $97,410 |
| 75% of workers | $65.05 | $135,300 |
| 90% of workers | $86.90 | $180,750 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $135,300 | 390 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $94,440 | 2,350 |
| Salisbury | $67,160 | 50 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $63,520 | 50 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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