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Operations Research Analysts in Oregon

Thinking about a career as an Operations Research Analysts in Oregon? Here’s what the data says. Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

What do Operations Research Analysts Make in Oregon?

For a operations research analysts working in Oregon, the typical annual salary is $99,250 per year (or roughly $47.71/hour).Pay can range from $65,230 at the 10th percentile to $141,080 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$65,230	$31.36
25th percentile	$78,020	$37.51
Median (50th)	$99,250	$47.71
75th percentile	$127,100	$61.11
90th percentile	$141,080	$67.83

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Oregon nationwide is 1.89, meaning that operations research analysts are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, operations research analysts earn a median of $83,596 per year ($40.19/hour), exceeding the Oregon median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 276,629 operations research analysts across the United States. In Oregon alone, about 2,590 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,090 operations research analysts.

Top Oregon Metros for Operations Research Analysts

These are the Oregon metros with the most operations research analysts in Oregon.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	2,080	$100,310
Salem, OR	130	$82,530
Eugene-Springfield, OR	100	$88,380
Corvallis, OR	80	n/a
Bend, OR	50	$90,430
Medford, OR	40	$66,860

Top States for Operations Research Analysts Employment

These states have the highest employment of operations research analysts work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	12,240
California	11,030
Florida	8,230
Virginia	6,320
New York	6,020
Illinois	5,020
Massachusetts	4,860
Georgia	4,450
Maryland	4,280
Wisconsin	4,080
Pennsylvania	3,030
Ohio	2,970
Washington	2,850
New Jersey	2,630
Oregon	2,590
North Carolina	2,520
District of Columbia	2,190
Arizona	2,170
Missouri	2,010
Indiana	1,660

Highest-Paying States for Operations Research Analysts

The highest-paying states for operations research analysts.

State	Annual Median Salary
Virginia	$123,050
Alabama	$117,540
District of Columbia	$115,980
New York	$109,440
Vermont	$108,800
Ohio	$104,610
Colorado	$104,560
Illinois	$102,750
New Jersey	$101,220
Delaware	$101,210

Skills

The most important operations research analysts skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for operations research analysts, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, operations research analysts typically:

• Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
• Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
• Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
• Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
• Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
• Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
• Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
• Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.

Work Activities

• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Working with Computers
• Processing Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Thinking Creatively
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Amazon Redshift, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apple macOS, Bash, C In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software

Related Careers

Other careers like operations research analysts include:

• Logistics Engineers
• Project Management Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Financial Risk Specialists
• Financial Quantitative Analysts
• Computer Systems Analysts

Also Known As

Advanced Analytics Associate, Analytical Strategist, Analytics Consultant, Business Analyst, Business Operations Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Decision Analyst, Decision Support Analyst, File System Installer, Forms Analyst, Liaison Planner, Material Liaison, Methods Analyst, Methods Consultant.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 15-2031.00