Operations Research Analysts pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for operations research analysts is $45.94 an hour ($95,550 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). Minnesota ranks 19th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.01 | $60,350 |
| 25% of workers | $37.33 | $77,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.94 | $95,550 |
| 75% of workers | $57.57 | $119,740 |
| 90% of workers | $64.03 | $133,170 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $95,450 | 1,140 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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