Operations Research Analysts Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $99,000 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.60
10th percentile $65,430
90th percentile $233,950
Employed locally 350
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,430
    25th
    $77,530
    50th (median)
    $99,000
    75th
    $140,760
    90th
    $233,950

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 103% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 3% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $89,960

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$126,820
    Computer User Support Specialists$67,600
    Computer Systems Analysts$106,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,780
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Trenton, NJ is $47.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Trenton, NJ is 8.4% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,430 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,530.