Operations Research Analysts Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Operations Research Analysts in California earn a median salary of $88,658 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.9% vs the national median of $91,290. An estimated 10,100 operations research analysts are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $66,200 to $112,550 depending on location.
$88,658
Avg median salary in California
$112,550
Highest paying metro
$66,200
Lowest paying metro
10,100
Employed in California
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Operations Research Analysts salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $112,550 | $92,600 | $157,560 | 1,060 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,000 | $83,320 | $154,140 | 2,350 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,390 | $79,450 | $136,430 | 110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $94,100 | $75,240 | $119,620 | 210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92,830 | $73,010 | $108,930 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $92,750 | $81,480 | $155,140 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $91,180 | $76,190 | $108,650 | 510 |
| San Diego, CA | $90,490 | $75,170 | $123,210 | 1,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $88,980 | $72,640 | $106,410 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $88,150 | $72,790 | $120,180 | 3,550 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $87,250 | $72,190 | $109,140 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $85,270 | $67,380 | $110,630 | 410 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $83,810 | $65,430 | $108,540 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,770 | $70,600 | $116,830 | 160 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,270 | $73,100 | $111,840 | 30 |
| Visalia, CA | $75,520 | $63,140 | $77,690 | 30 |
| Modesto, CA | $72,340 | $58,440 | $89,700 | 90 |
| Stockton, CA | $66,200 | $50,170 | $94,350 | 80 |