Operations Research Analysts Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,270 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $60,280
90th percentile $158,750
Employed locally 30
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,280
    25th
    $73,100
    50th (median)
    $80,270
    75th
    $111,840
    90th
    $158,750

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 85% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 15% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $126,280
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,510
    Software Developers $134,300
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,150
    Computer Network Support Specialists $76,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Salinas, CA is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Salinas, CA is 12.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,280 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,100.