Operations research analysts

$91k median pay112k US jobsBachelor's degree
9
out of 10
AI-Native

This occupation is almost entirely digital, involving data collection, mathematical modeling, and report writing—all areas where AI and Large Language Models excel. While analysts still provide high-level human judgment and stakeholder persuasion, AI can now automate the core technical tasks of coding analytical tools, mining data, and generating optimization simulations, significantly increasing individual productivity and restructuring the role.

Task breakdown

AI can do now31%
AI can assist31%
Human domain38%

Based on 15 O*NET work activities for this occupation

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Estimated time savings

10.8hours per week

Conservative estimate based on AI exposure score and a 40-hour work week. Assumes 30% of exposed tasks produce real time savings today.

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AI Score measures how much AI opportunity your role has. Higher scores mean more potential for AI-assisted productivity gains. Scores are derived from O*NET task data across 342 occupations. This is a starting point, not a verdict. Tool recommendations are based on industry fit and are not endorsements.

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