SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Hawaii is $100,600 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Hawaii is $100,600 per year, 13.1% above the national median of $88,940. Half of workers earn between $81,210 and $143,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $68,450 and the ninetieth at $156,210.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Hawaii ranks number 10th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $100,600. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,450 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $81,210 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $100,600 | +13.1% |
| 75th | $143,020 | +60.8% |
| 90th | $156,210 | +75.6% |
| Mean | $111,180 | +25.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $100,600 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $100,600 buys what $91,455 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,455US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,600 a year, 13.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,450 to $156,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $100,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $100,600, or $48.37 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 Hawaii is 13.1% 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 Hawaii earns more than $156,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,450 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 Urban Honolulu, at $100,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. 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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