Career comparison

Operations Research Analyst vs Operations Manager

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Operations Research Analyst

$98,000

Strong Career • 76/100

Operations Manager

$98,000

Moderate Career • 62/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricOperations Research AnalystOperations Manager
IndustryBusiness OperationsBusiness Operations
National median$98,000$98,000
Entry (p10)$65,000$62,000
Top 10% (p90)$170,000$160,000
Growth outlookMuch faster than averageAverage
Typical educationMaster's degreeBachelor's degree
Remote score88/10072/100
Career Opportunity76/100 (Strong Career)62/100 (Moderate Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Operations Research Analyst score

76/100

Strong

76

Strong Career

Operations Manager score

62/100

Moderate

62

Moderate Career