Mid-level Operations Research Analyst salary in Tampa, FL
Based on 29 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lutz, Seminole, Apollo Beach.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,054 |
| 25th | $71,261 |
| 50th (median) | $79,040 |
| 75th | $102,440 |
| 90th | $140,021 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $62,976 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $75,000 | $67,200 | $86,257 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $97,250 | $82,488 | $113,750 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $89,700 | $69,306 | $99,999 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $106,600 | $69,306 | $120,750 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $75,000 | $71,261 | $87,006 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $84,000 | $72,000 | $120,000 | 13 |
Cost of living
Tampa's median mid-level Operations Research Analyst salary of $79,040 is worth about $78,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Tampa = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Tampa, FL area earned a median of $79,940 in May 2025 (1,940 employed). The H-1B median here is $79,040, 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PwC | too few | 4 |
| Tiger Analytics | too few | 3 |
| Community Dreams Foundation | too few | 2 |
| Jabil | too few | 2 |
| Kforce | 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 | $73,043 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,040 | 29 |
| Senior · Level III | $100,170 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,454 | 15 |
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 | $51,750 | $73,043 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $71,053 | $79,040 | 29 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,736 | $100,170 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | $102,440 | $136,454 | 15 |
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.