Operations Research Analysts salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Operations Research Analysts in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $79,190 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,880 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 5% above the AZ statewide median of $75,470. It ranks #52 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,880 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN PHOENIX · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Phoenix?
The BLS median is $79,190 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,880 jobs pay between $63,180 and $99,300. The 10th percentile is $52,620 and the 90th is $129,650.
Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 5% above the AZ statewide median of $75,470. It ranks #52 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).
Which employers pay Operations Research Analysts the most in Phoenix?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Reinalt-Thomas ($88,800). 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.