Operations Research Analysts Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $57,670 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $50,440
90th percentile $80,600
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,440
    25th
    $50,440
    50th (median)
    $57,670
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $80,600

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 91% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 9% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    York-Hanover, PA $108,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,840

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,980
    Software Developers$110,860
    Computer Occupations, All Other$89,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,570
    Data Scientists$84,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Scranton, PA is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Scranton, PA is 36.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,440 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,440.