Operations Research Analyst salary in Nashville, TN
Based on 75 certified H-1B filings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville, Mt. Juliet, Antioch.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,861 |
| 25th | $73,200 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $134,550 |
| 90th | $159,920 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,000 | $67,512 | $112,750 | 28 |
| FY2021 | $76,274 | $55,661 | $93,175 | 64 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $60,185 | $130,000 | 99 |
| FY2023 | $90,400 | $65,000 | $105,895 | 81 |
| FY2024 | $102,500 | $78,439 | $119,450 | 96 |
| FY2025 | $104,100 | $66,649 | $129,500 | 48 |
| FY2026 | $89,918 | $76,603 | $134,550 | 27 |
Cost of living
Nashville's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $100,000 is worth about $103,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Nashville = 96.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Nashville, TN area earned a median of $79,140 in May 2025 (450 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,000, 26% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $105,650 | 24 |
| Deloitte | too few | 8 |
| 4Consulting | too few | 5 |
| Tiger Analytics | too few | 5 |
| Health Care Service | too few | 3 |
| Pro5 Nashville | too few | 2 |
| Vanderbilt University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $55,494 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $73,440 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $131,000 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | $120,000 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $50,648 | $55,494 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $65,541 | $73,440 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $77,605 | $131,000 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | $89,918 | $120,000 | 17 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.