Operations Research Analysts salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $62,600–$101,800
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #49 of 67
Operations Research Analysts in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $79,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,940 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 3% above the FL statewide median of $77,600. It ranks #49 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,940 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Operations Research Analysts pay in other FL metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $115,920 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $79,940 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $79,250 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $76,400 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $75,990 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $46,570 |
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Questions
What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $79,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,940 jobs pay between $62,600 and $101,800. The 10th percentile is $47,530 and the 90th is $131,490.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 3% above the FL statewide median of $77,600. It ranks #49 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Operations Research Analysts make an hour in Tampa?
About $38.43 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,940 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.10–$48.94 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).
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.