Operations Research Analysts Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $100,310 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.23
10th percentile $68,990
90th percentile $157,860
Employed locally 2,080
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,990
    25th
    $79,460
    50th (median)
    $100,310
    75th
    $127,100
    90th
    $157,860

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 106% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 6% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other $117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Portland, OR-WA is $48.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Portland, OR-WA is 9.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,990 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,460.