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Operations Research Analysts salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Operations Research Analysts in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $127,810 a year, based on BLS estimates for 490 jobs (May 2025). That is 44% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 2% below the CO statewide median of $129,880. It ranks #3 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.

OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYSTS · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$83,450P25$101,670MEDIAN$127,810P75$157,150P90$182,530
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$57,060P25$68,360MEDIAN$88,940P75$125,990P90$159,910
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What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Denver?

The BLS median is $127,810 a year (May 2025). Half of the 490 jobs pay between $101,670 and $157,150. The 10th percentile is $83,450 and the 90th is $182,530.

Is Denver a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?

That is 44% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 2% below the CO statewide median of $129,880. It ranks #3 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

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).

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.