The salary statistics and trend of operations research analysts in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare operations research analyst salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for operations research analysts in the industry of testing laboratories. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) operations research analysts is $126,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent operations research analysts is $48,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of operations research analysts in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88,120 | 1.77% | 34.82% |
| 2016 | $86,560 | 15.67% | - |
| 2015 | $73,000 | 23.99% | - |
| 2014 | $55,490 | 8.16% | - |
| 2013 | $50,960 | -12.72% | - |
| 2012 | $57,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of operations research analysts in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of operations research analysts in a specific industry, use the links in the table.