Operations Research Analysts Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $79,200 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.08
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $124,220
Employed locally 100
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $79,200
    75th
    $85,860
    90th
    $124,220

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,980
    Rochester, NY $82,410
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,000
    Syracuse, NY $78,980

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $127,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Utica, NY is $38.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Utica, NY is 13.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.