Operations Research Analysts pay in Maryland
$106,620avg. a year
$51.26 an hour · 4,710 employed
Operations Research Analysts in Maryland earn an average of $106,620 a year. That is $6,890 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $99,730. The best-paying metro area is Lexington Park, MD at $135,050.
$97,410Median pay
$51.26Average hourly
+2%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 46 states + D.C.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for operations research analysts by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1390 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$135,050
$64.93 an hour
28,080 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$129,160
$62.10 an hour
32,350 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$104,180
$50.09 an hour
41,700 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$102,750
$49.40 an hour
550 jobs
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
$80,970
$38.93 an hour
650 jobs
Salisbury, MD
$78,060
$37.53 an hour
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Operations Research Analysts pay in Maryland, charted
Pay over time
Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Maryland operations research analysts work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Maryland vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,730 | $47.95 |
| Maryland | $106,620 | $51.26 |
| Virginia | $130,720 | $62.85 |
| District of Columbia | $115,120 | $55.35 |
| Delaware | $101,810 | $48.95 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,210 | $42.41 |
| West Virginia | $71,320 | $34.29 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Data Scientists$144,080
- Statisticians$133,370
- Software Developers$151,560
- Computer User Support Specialists$71,450
- Computer Systems Analysts$120,980
- Computer Occupations, All Other$137,730
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do operations research analysts make in Maryland?
The average is $106,620 a year, and the median is $97,410. That is $6,890 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $99,730.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$51.26 an hour on average; the median is $46.83.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Lexington Park, MD ($135,050), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($129,160). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Salisbury, MD ($78,060).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #9 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national operations research analysts page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.