Operations Research Analysts Salary in Michigan

Operations research analysts in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $97,590 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($90,700), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $94,890 and the median at $83,480 for 980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$97,590
Grand Rapids$96,720
Lansing$90,980
Ann Arbor$90,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$97,590	$81,590	$75,440	$71,381	100
Grand Rapids	$96,720	$95,810	$77,390	$71,645	96
Lansing	$90,980	$82,290	$74,340	$68,362	95
Ann Arbor	$90,700	$84,290	$72,790	$69,029	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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