Operations Research Analysts Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $82,000 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.43
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $112,690
Employed locally 380
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $64,440
    50th (median)
    $82,000
    75th
    $98,420
    90th
    $112,690

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 95% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,980
    Rochester, NY $82,410
    Utica-Rome, NY $79,200
    Syracuse, NY $78,980

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,950
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,690
    Computer Programmers $83,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Albany, NY is $39.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.78 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Albany, NY is 10.2% below the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in Albany?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,440.