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10 of the Most Popular Types of Operations Research Jobs in 2026

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Careers in operations research include work in numerous fields, such as medicine, healthcare, business, technology, manufacturing, and logistics. Your specific responsibilities depend on the type of job you have and the industry in which you work. However, your duties are always analytical in nature, and your job typically requires you to gather information, review it, and identify solutions to help a company or organization make better decisions or improve the decision-making process. You use a diverse group of statistical methods, such as simulation, optimization, and modeling decisions using Markov analysis and analytical hierarchy.

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Top Types Of Operations Research Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Operations Research positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Operations Research Analyst

    Salary range: $98,500 - $116,500

    An operations research analyst works with a company to analyze relevant data to improve business operations. Their primary duties involve setting goals, identifying potential problems, gathering pertinent information, and then using a variety of analytical methods to come up with solutions. The job requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to think critically. Additional qualifications include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in operations research or management science, although many employers prefer a master’s degree. Those interested in a career as an operations research analyst must have research experience in an office setting.

  • Operation Research Analyst

    Salary range: $98,500 - $116,500

    Operation Research Analyst is a common job search query. Most salaries for Operation Research Analyst jobs pay between $98,500 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Operation Research Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Operations Research Analyst

    Salary range: $98,500 - $116,500

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  • Internship Operations Research Analyst

    Salary range: $98,500 - $116,500

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  • Remote Operations Analyst

    Salary range: $50,000 - $84,000

    Remote Operations Analyst is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Operations Analyst jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $84,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Remote Operations Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Portfolio Operations Analyst

    Salary range: $74,500 - $108,000

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  • Apfc

    Salary range: $31,500 - $64,000

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  • Remote Pharma Data Analyst

    Salary range: $62,500 - $97,000

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  • Junior Market Research Analyst

    Salary range: $48,000 - $73,500

    Junior Market Research Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Market Research Analyst jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Market Research Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Derivative Analyst

    Salary range: $52,500 - $87,000

    Derivative Analyst is a typical job search query Most salaries for Derivative Analyst jobs pay between $52,500 (25th percentile) and $87,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Derivative Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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