Operations Research Analysts Salary in Washington

Operations research analysts in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $113,640 a year) and the least in Olympia ($87,840), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $107,340 and the median at $98,030 for 3,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$113,640
Spokane$88,820
Olympia$87,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$113,640	$102,930	$82,530	$88,776	111
Spokane	$88,820	$82,500	$73,710	$71,315	100
Olympia	$87,840	$84,500	$74,710	$70,625	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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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