Operations Research Analysts H1B Salary in Los Angeles, CA

SOC 15-2031.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026

The median H1B base salary for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA is $125,000, based on 406 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.

Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About

Median H1B Wage

$125,000

Total H1B Filings

406

Wage Range

$59,530 $306,020

Prevailing Wage Premium

+37.5% above

Filings at prevailing wage

18%

Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.

Top H1B Employers in Los Angeles

#EmployerFilings
1Ernst & Young96
2Deloitte40
3PwC40

H-1B Wage Distribution

Wage distribution across this occupation's H-1B filings. Median (P50) $125,000. 25th to 90th percentile $89,780 to $215,500.P25P50P75P90$50k$100k$150k$200k$250k$300k+
  • P25 $89,780
  • P50 (median) $125,000
  • P75 $176,750
  • P90 $215,500

Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $125,000.

H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix

OEWS prevailing-wage level mix: Level I (entry) 19.3%, Level II 38.8%, Level III 18.3%, Level IV (expert) 23.3%, Unknown 0.3%.
  • Level I (entry)19.3%(81)
  • Level II38.8%(163)
  • Level III18.3%(77)
  • Level IV (expert)23.3%(98)
  • Unknown0.3%(1)

OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →

FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting

Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.

2.46 entries

Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).

  • Level I (entry)1×19.3% of filings (81)
  • Level II2×38.9% of filings (163)
  • Level III3×18.4% of filings (77)
  • Level IV (expert)4×23.4% of filings (98)

41.8% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.

Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.

FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.

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Percentile strip from P10 $75,000 to P90 $215,500, median $125,000.P10P25P50P75P90

P10 $75,000 · P50 $125,000 · P90 $215,500

LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.

Entry weighting reflects 408 level-tagged filings in this metro's lottery pool (6-digit SOC × metro — a wider universe than this page's filing count). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.

Official DOL OFLC prevailing wage levels, 2025–26 wage year (BLS May 2024 OEWS).

DOL has proposed raising the Level I–IV wage thresholds (rulemaking pending, 2026); the breakpoints shown reflect current OEWS levels.

Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.

Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA — H-1B wage summary (FY2021–2026)

As of FY2026, Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031.00) in Los Angeles, CA has 406 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $125,000, representing a 37.5% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area. The top employers were Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and PwC. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median H1B salary for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles?

The median H1B base salary for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA is $125,000, based on 406 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.

How many H1B applications are filed for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles?

There are 406 H1B LCA filings on record for Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031.00) in Los Angeles, CA with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.

What is the H1B salary range for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles?

Disclosed H1B annual wages for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA range from $59,530 to $306,020, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.

How do Operations Research Analysts H1B wages in Los Angeles compare to the prevailing wage?

The median H1B wage for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA is 37.5% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area.

Which employers file the most H1B applications for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles?

The top H1B sponsors for Operations Research Analysts in Los Angeles, CA are Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and PwC. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.

What SOC code is Operations Research Analysts?

Operations Research Analysts is classified under SOC code 15-2031.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.

Where does this Operations Research Analysts salary data for Los Angeles come from?

All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) for worksites in Los Angeles, CA by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.

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Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About

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