Operations Research Analysts Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $64,710 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $61,820
90th percentile $108,360
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,820
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $64,710
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $108,360

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 87% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 13% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    Las Cruces, NM $112,670
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $105,880
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $105,100
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $100,800

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $113,570
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,560
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,960
    Computer Network Support Specialists $81,960
    Database Administrators $94,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Santa Fe, NM is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Santa Fe, NM is 29.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,820 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.