Optum Operations Research Analyst salary
Based on 27 H-1B filings by Optum, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,809 |
| 25th | $83,000 |
| 50th (median) | $99,909 |
| 75th | $118,557 |
| 90th | $135,137 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,500 | $87,274 | $103,657 | 10 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $89,107 | $112,499 | 21 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $98,153 | $96,991 | $113,464 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $91,437 | $82,946 | $107,125 | 20 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 6). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 3 |
| Level II · Qualified | $86,757 | 11 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 8 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a operations research analyst make at Optum?
In H-1B filings, Optum's median base salary for Operations Research Analyst is $99,909; half of filings fall between $83,000 and $118,557. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Optum sponsor H-1B visas for operations research analysts?
Yes. Optum filed 27 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-2031 (Operations Research Analysts), so this page covers every job title Optum filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology