Operations Research Analysts Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $77,590 -15% vs national
Median hourly $37.30
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 100
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $77,590
    75th
    $83,980
    90th
    $104,000

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 90% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 10% 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
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    Alabama $117,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360
    Maryland $100,990
    Omaha, NE-IA $99,170
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $96,450

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $123,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,830
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,990
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Amherst Town, MA is $37.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.70 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Amherst Town, MA is 15% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.