Operations Research Analyst salary in Seattle, WA
Based on 932 certified H-1B filings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Bellevue, Bothell, Redmond, Lynnwood, Kirkland.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,757 |
| 25th | $106,000 |
| 50th (median) | $133,825 |
| 75th | $160,000 |
| 90th | $197,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $97,053 | $135,000 | 702 |
| FY2021 | $120,000 | $100,000 | $143,175 | 672 |
| FY2022 | $120,494 | $103,900 | $150,900 | 1,099 |
| FY2023 | $116,300 | $95,139 | $145,000 | 925 |
| FY2024 | $125,750 | $95,139 | $152,200 | 1,030 |
| FY2025 | $132,100 | $105,000 | $158,000 | 663 |
| FY2026 | $135,200 | $109,700 | $171,300 | 269 |
Cost of living
Seattle's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $133,825 is worth about $120,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Seattle = 111.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Seattle, WA area earned a median of $102,930 in May 2025 (2,110 employed). The H-1B median here is $133,825, 30% 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 | $134,450 | 494 |
| TikTok | $171,000 | 40 |
| PwC | $182,000 | 31 |
| Meta | $179,663 | 29 |
| Deloitte | $131,300 | 27 |
| T-Mobile | $145,700 | 22 |
| ZS Associates | $161,600 | 21 |
| Tiger Analytics | $187,900 | 20 |
| EY | $195,000 | 10 |
| Kforce | too few | 8 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,169 | 104 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,250 | 283 |
| Senior · Level III | $148,050 | 366 |
| Expert · Level IV | $179,192 | 168 |
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 | $67,101 | $80,169 | 104 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,757 | $106,250 | 283 |
| Senior · Level III | $106,434 | $148,050 | 366 |
| Expert · Level IV | $126,090 | $179,192 | 168 |
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.