Operations Research Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $101,390 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.74
10th percentile $70,330
90th percentile $156,310
Employed locally 110
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,330
    25th
    $79,450
    50th (median)
    $101,390
    75th
    $136,430
    90th
    $156,310

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 150% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 50% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    North Carolina $100,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    California $96,920

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $48.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.1% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $70,330 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,450.