Operations Research Analysts pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for operations research analysts is $48.30 an hour ($100,460 a year). About 1,700 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($79,640).
Pay range for operations research analysts in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.30 | $63,030 |
| 25% of workers | $37.43 | $77,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.30 | $100,460 |
| 75% of workers | $61.33 | $127,570 |
| 90% of workers | $68.27 | $142,010 |
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 (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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