Operations Research Analysts Salary in Tennessee

Operations research analysts in Tennessee earn the most in Memphis (average $94,270 a year) and the least in Chattanooga ($70,420), across the 3 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $80,330 and the median at $76,680 for 1,200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Tennessee

Memphis$94,270
Nashville$81,940
Chattanooga$70,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Memphis	$94,270	$83,120	$62,990	$75,149	92
Nashville	$81,940	$79,140	$53,340	$66,475	96
Chattanooga	$70,420	$62,540	$50,070	$58,370	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

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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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