Operations Research Analysts pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,800 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Bloomington earn between $57,580 and $102,790.
- $50K10th
- $58K25th
- $77KMedian
- $103K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,360 | $6,947 | $40.08 |
| Median | $76,890 | $6,408 | $36.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,580 | $4,798 | $27.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,790 | $8,566 | $49.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Bloomington earn 20% less than the Illinois average ($104,580) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $83,360 | $76,890 | $50,440 | $130,800 | 60 |
| Illinois | $104,580 | $89,800 | $62,500 | $164,990 | 5,180 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $83,360, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $63,489 a year, or $5,291 a month and $2,442 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $83,360 buys what about $89,120 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 3rd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Peoria pays the most ($125,950).
- Peoria$125,950
- Chicago$99,710
- Bloomington$83,360
- Springfield$76,440
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Bloomington?
$40.08 an hour on average, and $36.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $63,489 a year ($5,291 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,360.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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