Operations Research Analysts pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for operations research analysts is $38.29 an hour ($79,640 a year). About 3,220 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). Pennsylvania ranks 36th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.55 | $55,220 |
| 25% of workers | $30.61 | $63,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.29 | $79,640 |
| 75% of workers | $49.16 | $102,250 |
| 90% of workers | $62.22 | $129,420 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| York-Hanover | $117,740 | 30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $100,460 | 1,700 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $83,820 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh | $82,560 | 430 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $80,870 | 250 |
| Lancaster | $79,890 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $59,470 | 0 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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