Operations Research Analysts Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $88,980 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.78
10th percentile $66,230
90th percentile $144,290
Employed locally 80
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,230
    25th
    $72,640
    50th (median)
    $88,980
    75th
    $106,410
    90th
    $144,290

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 93% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 7% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$163,020
    Computer User Support Specialists$78,260
    Computer Occupations, All Other$125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts$124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Santa Maria, CA is $42.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Santa Maria, CA is 2.5% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $66,230 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,640.