Operations Research Analysts pay range in Prescott Valley
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,270 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Prescott Valley earn between $68,270 and $68,270.
- $68K10th
- $68K25th
- $68KMedian
- $68K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,270 | $5,689 | $32.82 |
| Median | $68,270 | $5,689 | $32.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,270 | $5,689 | $32.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,270 | $5,689 | $32.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Prescott Valley vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Prescott Valley earn 18% less than the Arizona average ($83,290) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley | $68,270 | $68,270 | $68,270 | $68,270 | n/a |
| Arizona | $83,290 | $75,470 | $58,430 | $124,230 | 2,600 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Prescott Valley
On the average salary of $68,270, a single filer in Prescott Valley takes home about $55,545 a year, or $4,629 a month and $2,136 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Prescott Valley a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Prescott Valley area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $68,270 buys what about $69,482 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Prescott Valley ($46,330). A typical home costs $392,900, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Arizona cities
Prescott Valley ranks 3rd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Tucson pays the most ($92,370).
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Prescott Valley: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Prescott Valley?
$32.82 an hour on average, and $32.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Prescott Valley?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Prescott Valley?
About $55,545 a year ($4,629 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,270.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Prescott Valley than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031; area Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ (39150). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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