Operations Research Analysts

Moderate Risk
40%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
42%
(Moderate Risk)
POLLING
38%
(Low Risk)
Average: 40%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
23.0%
by year 2033
WAGES
$83,640
or $40.21 per hour
Volume
117,880
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.9/10

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Calculated automation risk

42% (Moderate Risk)

Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

User poll

38% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 42% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Operations Research Analysts will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?






Sentiment

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Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Operations Research Analysts' job openings is expected to rise 23.0% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Operations Research Analysts' was $83,640, or $40 per hour

'Operations Research Analysts' were paid 74.0% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Greater range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 117,880 people employed as 'Operations Research Analysts' within the United States.

This represents around 0.08% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Operations Research Analysts'.

Job description

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

SOC Code: 15-2031.00

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Comments

Ian (Low) 1 year ago
The computer programming/technical work is half or less of this job's function, and successful OR analysts must work closely with other business partners
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