Entry-level Operations Research Analyst salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 28 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level I 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 | $54,374 |
| 25th | $58,656 |
| 50th (median) | $62,564 |
| 75th | $69,093 |
| 90th | $95,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | $57,990 | $57,990 | $75,000 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $55,500 | $95,000 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $60,000 | $52,646 | $77,000 | 12 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | $63,564 | $57,125 | $73,444 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $61,000 | $58,914 | $67,860 | 12 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median entry-level Operations Research Analyst salary of $62,564 is worth about $60,600 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 $62,564, 21% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | too few | 3 |
| The Reinalt-Thomas | too few | 3 |
| Deloitte | too few | 2 |
| Carvana | too few | 2 |
| Cbre | too few | 2 |
| Insight Direct | 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 | $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.