Operations Research Analysts salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $85,450–$166,840
- vs U.S. median
- +43%
- Metro rank
- #4 of 67
Operations Research Analysts in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $127,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,080 jobs (May 2025). That is 43% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 33% above the DC statewide median of $96,030. It ranks #4 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,080 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services | $175,000 | 12 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | $160,063 | 8 |
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What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $127,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,080 jobs pay between $85,450 and $166,840. The 10th percentile is $69,910 and the 90th is $194,900.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?
That is 43% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 33% above the DC statewide median of $96,030. It ranks #4 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operations Research Analysts make an hour in Washington?
About $61.35 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $127,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $41.08–$80.21 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Operations Research Analysts the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services ($175,000), Ernst & Young U.S ($160,063). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.