Operations Research Analysts in California
Considering a career as an Operations Research Analyst in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Operations Research Analysts in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Operations Research Analysts in California is growing faster than average.
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Operations Research Analysts in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Operations Research Analysts Work in California?
In California, there were 11,340 people working as Operations Research Analysts in the year 2018.
There were 12,670 Operations Research Analysts employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 1,330 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,120 Operations Research Analysts working in it, which means California has more Operations Research Analysts than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Operations Research Analysts in this state are growing at a rate of 29.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 27.5%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 1,440 annual job openings, and 19,200 total jobs in 2026 for Operations Research Analysts in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,700 annual jobs and 145,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Operations Research Analysts Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Operations Research Analysts ranged from $51,660 to $148,580 with $92,130 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24.84 to $71.43. The median hourly rate was $44.29.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $42.21 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.08.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Operations Research Analysts
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Operations Research Analysts.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,850 | $90,140 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 2,570 | $108,160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,290 | $87,690 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 1,030 | $95,740 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 830 | $76,510 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 310 | $86,270 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 210 | $82,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 200 | $90,130 |
| Salinas, CA | 130 | $108,650 |
| Fresno, CA | 130 | $68,580 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 120 | $56,830 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 60 | $95,380 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 50 | $78,400 |
| Modesto, CA | 50 | $74,600 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 30 | $85,730 |
Top States for Operations Research Analysts Employment
The table below shows the states where most Operations Research Analysts work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,340 | $92,130 |
| Texas | 11,190 | $77,970 |
| Virginia | 9,100 | $105,270 |
| New York | 5,790 | $92,310 |
| Illinois | 5,100 | $93,070 |
| Maryland | 4,300 | $96,550 |
| Florida | 4,130 | $67,260 |
| Ohio | 3,820 | $79,570 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,630 | $82,080 |
| Georgia | 3,480 | $62,680 |
| Arizona | 3,450 | $72,840 |
| Minnesota | 3,120 | $83,850 |
| Massachusetts | 3,050 | $79,150 |
| New Jersey | 3,000 | $101,540 |
| North Carolina | 2,980 | $81,130 |
| Washington | 2,890 | $91,840 |
| Michigan | 1,640 | $87,710 |
| Missouri | 1,540 | $72,020 |
| Utah | 1,410 | $69,210 |
| Tennessee | 1,400 | $66,150 |
Below are the states where Operations Research Analysts get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $109,910 |
| Hawaii | $107,370 |
| Virginia | $105,270 |
| New Jersey | $101,540 |
| Maryland | $96,550 |
| New Hampshire | $93,170 |
| Illinois | $93,070 |
| New York | $92,310 |
| California | $92,130 |
| Washington | $91,840 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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