Operations Research Analysts Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $72,340 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.78
10th percentile $58,440
90th percentile $113,970
Employed locally 90
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,440
    25th
    $58,440
    50th (median)
    $72,340
    75th
    $89,700
    90th
    $113,970

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 91% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $101,390
    North Carolina $100,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$64,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other$91,020
    Software Developers$116,180
    Computer Systems Analysts$105,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,930
    Computer Programmers$100,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Modesto, CA is $34.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Modesto, CA is 20.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $58,440 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,440.