← All occupations
SOC 15-2031·Computer & MathematicalOpportunity job
Operations Research Analysts
Median wage
$112,416
10-yr outlook
+6.4%by 2032
Openings / year
416
Workers in NY
6,020
How pay grows with experience
Operations Research Analysts — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $64,873 |
| Median (typical) | $112,416 |
| Experienced | $148,004 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Operations Research Analysts — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $131,936 |
| New York City | $131,936 |
| Long Island | $101,908 |
| Western New York | $95,356 |
| Capital Region | $84,233 |
| Finger Lakes | $83,769 |
| Mohawk Valley | $81,347 |
| Central New York | $81,124 |
| North Country | $76,300 |
| Southern Tier | $73,885 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Computer & Mathematical) and pay more than a Operations Research Analysts. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations$122,710 median (+$10,293) · +8.2% by 2032
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$125,005 median (+$12,589)
- Data Scientists$128,808 median (+$16,392)
- Database Architects$131,755 median (+$19,339)
- Information Security Analysts$134,662 median (+$22,246) · +7.7% by 2032
- Actuaries$137,361 median (+$24,945) · +8.2% by 2032
Find jobs & training
Live openings and training are run by the State and federal partners — we link you straight there.