Operations Research Analysts Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $80,820 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $63,160
90th percentile $124,450
Employed locally 100
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,160
    25th
    $75,200
    50th (median)
    $80,820
    75th
    $94,080
    90th
    $124,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 115% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 15% above 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
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    Alabama $117,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360
    Maryland $100,990
    Omaha, NE-IA $99,170
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $96,450

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,260
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,430
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,580
    Data Scientists $123,810
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Springfield, MA is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Springfield, MA is 11.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,160 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,200.