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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment430
Mean wage$53.60
Entry wage$31.14
10th percentile wage$28.24
50th percentile wage$47.77
90th percentile wage$86.42
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities22052.0%
Professional and Business Services6014.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities220$49.41
Professional and Business Services60$42.64
Operations Research Analysts (15-2031)
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$47.77 $45.77 $2.00
2017$47.37+.8%$45.39+.8%$1.98
2016$46.28+2.4%$44.34+2.4%$1.94
2015$45.55+1.6%$43.64+1.6%$1.91
2014$44.68+2.0%$42.81+2.0%$1.87
2013$43.84+1.9%$42.01+1.9%$1.84
2012$43.00+1.9%$41.20+1.9%$1.80
2011$42.17+2.0%$40.40+2.0%$1.77
2010$41.51+1.6%$39.77+1.6%$1.74
2009$40.78+1.8%$39.08+1.8%$1.71
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$47.77 $24.57 $23.20
2017$47.37+.8%$24.31+1.1%$23.06
2016$46.28+2.4%$23.66+2.8%$22.62
2015$45.55+1.6%$23.12+2.3%$22.43
2014$44.68+2.0%$22.63+2.1%$22.04
2013$43.84+1.9%$22.15+2.2%$21.69
2012$43.00+1.9%$21.70+2.1%$21.30
2011$42.17+2.0%$21.33+1.7%$20.84
2010$41.51+1.6%$21.00+1.6%$20.52
2009$40.78+1.8%$20.64+1.7%$20.14
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$47.77430
Eastern$44.5550
North Central$40.80700
Northwest$35.41100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$40.80700
Southwest$47.77430
South Central$27.22110
Northwest$35.41100
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