Operations Research Analysts
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Operations Research Analysts *
U S |
$31.52 | $41.91 | $60.69 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$32.03 | $40.83 | $52.06 |
Central Minnesota |
$31.95 | $40.61 | $51.40 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$24.78 | $36.69 | $49.60 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$31.86 | $37.09 | $49.45 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$31.79 | $40.43 | $56.73 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$35.05 | $45.20 | $51.45 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$32.03 | $40.83 | $51.85 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,230 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Operations Research Analysts most often work?
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Hospitals
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,019 new Operations Research Analysts to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 104,100 | 129,700 | 25,600 | 24.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,101 | 3,855 | 754 | 24.3% |
| Central Minnesota | 62 | 78 | 16 | 25.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 94 | 115 | 21 | 22.3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 2,875 | 3,569 | 694 | 24.1% |
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