Operations Research Analysts pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for operations research analysts is $49.57 an hour ($103,110 a year). About 6,890 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 5% lower than the New York median ($108,610).
Pay range for operations research analysts in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.85 | $64,170 |
| 25% of workers | $33.22 | $69,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.57 | $103,110 |
| 75% of workers | $67.23 | $139,840 |
| 90% of workers | $83.81 | $174,310 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $103,110 | 6,890 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $99,560 | 230 |
| Syracuse | $86,040 | 90 |
| Rochester | $84,980 | 170 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $84,140 | 430 |
| Utica-Rome | $81,600 | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $80,530 | 30 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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