SOC 15-2031
Operations Research Analysts
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ35/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ107,760
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$91K
$54K โ $159K
Projected Growth
๐+21.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค87/100
High exposure
๐ก Operations Research Analysts face a risk score of 35/100 โ 9 points below the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $91K ($45K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 35/100, Operations Research Analysts faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai pair-programming and code generation tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 107,760 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems and architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Operations Research Analysts?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI pair-programming and code generation tools
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cross-functional collaboration on ambiguous problems
Architecting novel systems requiring creative problem-solving
Stakeholder negotiation and requirements elicitation
Crisis debugging of complex production incidents
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Data base user interface and query software
Data base management system software
Operating system software
Customer relationship management CRM software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Production and Processing
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 63% |
| Mathematicians | 24 | $122K | 82% |
| Computer Occupations | 26 | $106K | 78% |