Operations Research Analyst salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 139 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,902 |
| 25th | $72,842 |
| 50th (median) | $92,768 |
| 75th | $119,873 |
| 90th | $150,307 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $79,880 | $60,000 | $95,000 | 96 |
| FY2021 | $88,045 | $72,530 | $105,866 | 84 |
| FY2022 | $93,858 | $75,500 | $109,750 | 134 |
| FY2023 | $85,000 | $65,000 | $105,218 | 95 |
| FY2024 | $90,896 | $76,380 | $131,750 | 87 |
| FY2025 | $96,500 | $72,133 | $126,000 | 87 |
| FY2026 | $85,374 | $72,842 | $102,250 | 52 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $92,768 is worth about $89,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $79,190 in May 2025 (1,880 employed). The H-1B median here is $92,768, 17% 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 | $135,900 | 11 |
| Amazon | $140,000 | 10 |
| Intel | too few | 7 |
| The Reinalt-Thomas | too few | 6 |
| Insight Direct | too few | 5 |
| Aetna | too few | 3 |
| EY | too few | 3 |
| Arizona State University | too few | 3 |
| Carvana | too few | 3 |
| Home Depot Management Company | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,564 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,000 | 49 |
| Senior · Level III | $101,060 | 38 |
| Expert · Level IV | $127,154 | 24 |
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 | $58,656 | $62,564 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $66,373 | $80,000 | 49 |
| Senior · Level III | $80,101 | $101,060 | 38 |
| Expert · Level IV | $101,213 | $127,154 | 24 |
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.