Operations Research Analysts Salary in Arizona

Operations research analysts in Arizona earn the most in Tucson (average $92,370 a year) and the least in Prescott Valley ($68,270), across the 3 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $83,290 and the median at $75,470 for 2,600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Arizona

Tucson$92,370
Phoenix$85,280
Prescott Valley$68,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tucson	$92,370	$95,620	$70,410	$71,897	97
Phoenix	$85,280	$79,190	$63,180	$67,086	103
Prescott Valley	$68,270	$68,270	$68,270	$55,545	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Arizona

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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