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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.

  • 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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  • Remote Manufacturing Operations Analyst

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

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  • Fixed Income Sovereign Analyst

    Salary range: $72,500 - $131,000

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  • Entry Level Operations Analyst

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

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  • Portfolio Operations Analyst

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

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  • Apfc

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

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  • Derivative Analyst

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

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  • Entry Level Operations Research Analyst

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

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  • Remote Healthcare Business Analyst

    Salary range: $71,500 - $108,500

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