Operations Research Analysts Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $59,280 -35.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $120,630
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $59,280
    75th
    $82,260
    90th
    $120,630

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 71% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 29% below 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
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    York-Hanover, PA $108,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,840

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,930
    Software Developers $103,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,220
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,260
    Data Scientists $87,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Lancaster, PA is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Lancaster, PA is 35.1% below 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.