Operations Research Analysts Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $93,980 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.19
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $148,870
Employed locally 280
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $67,060
    50th (median)
    $93,980
    75th
    $127,940
    90th
    $148,870

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 133% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 33% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    Rochester, NY $82,410
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,000
    Utica-Rome, NY $79,200
    Syracuse, NY $78,980

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Data Scientists $97,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Buffalo, NY is $45.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,060.