Operations Research Analysts H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Operations Research Analysts is $117K/year, across 36,422 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Operations Research Analysts petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 5,076 | 14.1% | $72K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 14,017 | 39.0% | $104K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 9,845 | 27.4% | $135K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 7,024 | 19.5% | $160K | 4× |
Across 35,962 certified Operations Research Analysts filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Operations Research Analysts
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 4,003 | $120K |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 2,535 | $175K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 1,403 | $106K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 1,082 | $138K |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers Advisory Services LLC | 874 | $175K |
| Tiger Analytics, Inc. | 685 | $152K |
| ZS Associates, Inc. | 575 | $165K |
| Intuit Inc. | 541 | $147K |
Ranked by certified Operations Research Analysts filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Operations Research Analysts H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8,139 | $139K |
| New York | 4,751 | $135K |
| Texas | 4,406 | $106K |
| Washington | 3,855 | $125K |
| Illinois | 2,086 | $116K |
| New Jersey | 1,937 | $120K |
| Massachusetts | 1,720 | $105K |
| Georgia | 1,516 | $105K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Operations Research Analysts H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,113 | $140K |
| Seattle, WA | 2,441 | $124K |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,670 | $148K |
| Chicago, IL | 1,362 | $128K |
| Bellevue, WA | 1,115 | $129K |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,079 | $107K |
Metros with the highest Operations Research Analysts H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-2031.00 — Operations Research Analysts — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.