Operations Research Analysts Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $112,550 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $54.11
10th percentile $78,250
90th percentile $196,770
Employed locally 1,060
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,250
    25th
    $92,600
    50th (median)
    $112,550
    75th
    $157,560
    90th
    $196,770

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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
    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
    California $96,920

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $165,700
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in San Jose, CA is $54.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in San Jose, CA is 23.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $78,250 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,600.