Operations Research Analysts Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $108,230 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.03
10th percentile $47,730
90th percentile $163,030
Employed locally 60
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,730
    25th
    $77,330
    50th (median)
    $108,230
    75th
    $143,760
    90th
    $163,030

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 105% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    District of Columbia $115,980
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Columbus, OH $109,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $72,230
    Computer Network Architects $162,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,320
    Data Scientists $121,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Boulder, CO is $52.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Boulder, CO is 18.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,730 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,330.