Operations Research Analysts salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $77,860–$127,570
- vs U.S. median
- +13%
- Metro rank
- #24 of 67
Operations Research Analysts in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $100,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,700 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 26% above the PA statewide median of $79,640. It ranks #24 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IQVIA | $174,421 | 5 |
| Kforce | $143,697 | 5 |
| JPMorgan Chase & | $128,000 | 7 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in other PA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $82,560 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $80,870 |
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Questions
What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $100,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,700 jobs pay between $77,860 and $127,570. The 10th percentile is $63,030 and the 90th is $142,010.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?
That is 13% above the U.S. median of $88,940 and 26% above the PA statewide median of $79,640. It ranks #24 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operations Research Analysts make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $48.30 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $100,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.43–$61.33 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 Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were IQVIA ($174,421), Kforce ($143,697), JPMorgan Chase & ($128,000). 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.