SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Ohio
Ohio · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Ohio is $103,620 per year, 16.5% 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 Ohio is $103,620 per year, 16.5% above the national median of $88,940. Half of workers earn between $66,380 and $128,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,000 and the ninetieth at $142,080.
The area has 2,600 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Ohio ranks number 5th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $122,570. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $66,380 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $103,620 | +16.5% |
| 75th | $128,060 | +44.0% |
| 90th | $142,080 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $101,050 | +13.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $122,570 | 410 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $105,360 | 410 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $104,970 | 670 | |
| 4 | Akron | $102,670 | 80 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $101,560 | 330 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $80,360 | 30 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $63,620 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $103,620 goes as far as $111,659 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,659US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,620 a year, 16.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,000 to $142,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,600 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 47 states for 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 Ohio?
The median annual wage is $103,620, or $49.82 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 Ohio is 16.5% 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 Ohio earns more than $142,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,000 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 2,600 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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