Operations Research Analyst Salary in Iowa
Uses mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations solve complex operational problems.
State Average
$92,864
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+3.6%
national: $89,616
Metros Covered
13
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$127,400
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $86K | $106K | $127K | $148K | $127K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $64K | $88K | $112K | $136K | $112K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $59K | $79K | $99K | $118K | $99K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $55K | $76K | $97K | $119K | $98K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $52K | $75K | $97K | $119K | $97K |
| Ames, IAIA | $50K | $72K | $94K | $117K | $95K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $51K | $70K | $89K | $109K | $89K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $51K | $70K | $89K | $109K | $89K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $50K | $66K | $81K | $97K | $82K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $51K | $66K | $81K | $97K | $82K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $56K | $68K | $79K | $91K | $80K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $47K | $63K | $79K | $95K | $79K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $53K | $66K | $79K | $92K | $79K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.