Operations Research Analysts Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $133,720 +46.5% vs national
Median hourly $64.29
10th percentile $74,360
90th percentile $169,080
Employed locally 190
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,360
    25th
    $105,980
    50th (median)
    $133,720
    75th
    $156,000
    90th
    $169,080

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 153% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 53% 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
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $115,980
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Columbus, OH $109,440
    Boulder, CO $108,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,170
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,980
    Computer Network Architects $135,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,670
    Information Security Analysts $125,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Colorado Springs, CO is $64.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.85 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 46.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $74,360 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,980.