Operations Research Analyst salary in New York, NY
Based on 2,391 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Jersey City, Brooklyn, Berkeley Heights, Long Island City, Edison.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,228 |
| 25th | $94,976 |
| 50th (median) | $130,000 |
| 75th | $175,000 |
| 90th | $209,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $109,741 | $87,630 | $140,000 | 1,362 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $89,107 | $148,902 | 1,382 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $90,000 | $160,000 | 1,757 |
| FY2023 | $122,570 | $90,000 | $175,000 | 1,249 |
| FY2024 | $134,900 | $96,885 | $175,000 | 1,415 |
| FY2025 | $138,091 | $94,910 | $179,516 | 1,374 |
| FY2026 | $122,720 | $95,000 | $170,000 | 1,017 |
Cost of living
New York's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $130,000 is worth about $115,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the New York, NY area earned a median of $103,110 in May 2025 (6,890 employed). The H-1B median here is $130,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | $120,973 | 134 |
| Citadel Americas Services | $175,000 | 128 |
| EY | $175,850 | 126 |
| PwC | $185,000 | 124 |
| Bank of America | $150,000 | 87 |
| Amazon | $150,000 | 63 |
| Uber | $143,200 | 61 |
| Citadel Securities Americas Services | $200,000 | 60 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $175,000 | 42 |
| Axtria | $100,000 | 41 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $72,092 | 561 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $123,000 | 928 |
| Senior · Level III | $142,450 | 452 |
| Expert · Level IV | $180,000 | 427 |
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 | $68,869 | $72,092 | 561 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,270 | $123,000 | 928 |
| Senior · Level III | $114,670 | $142,450 | 452 |
| Expert · Level IV | $138,091 | $180,000 | 427 |
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.