Operations Research Analysts Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $110,000 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $52.88
10th percentile $74,860
90th percentile $199,440
Employed locally 2,350
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,860
    25th
    $83,320
    50th (median)
    $110,000
    75th
    $154,140
    90th
    $199,440

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 82% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 18% 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
    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
    California $96,920

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in San Francisco, CA is $52.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.03 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in San Francisco, CA is 20.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $74,860 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,320.