Operations Research Analysts pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for operations research analysts is $40.13 an hour ($83,480 a year). About 980 people work in this job there.

$40.13Median hourly pay
$72,970–$110,590Middle half of workers, yearly
980People in this job in Michigan

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). Michigan ranks 30th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for operations research analysts in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.64$61,650
25% of workers$35.08$72,970
Half of workers (median)$40.13$83,480
75% of workers$53.17$110,590
90% of workers$67.25$139,880

Operations Research Analysts pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$95,810100
Ann Arbor$84,290130
Lansing-East Lansing$82,29040
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$81,590530

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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