SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 6 metro areas compared
In Cincinnati, OH the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $105,360 a year, which is 18.5% higher than the national figure of $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cincinnati, OH the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $105,360 a year, which is 18.5% higher than the national figure of $88,940. Half of workers earn between $71,880 and $134,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,250 and the ninetieth at $159,440.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Dayton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 69th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,250 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $71,880 | −19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $105,360 | +18.5% |
| 75th | $134,310 | +51.0% |
| 90th | $159,440 | +79.3% |
| Mean | $104,440 | +17.4% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $105,360 goes as far as $113,534 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$113,534US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,360 a year, 18.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,250 to $159,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $122,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $105,360, or $50.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $88,940, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 18.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cincinnati, OH earns more than $159,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $122,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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