Operations Research Analysts pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,590 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Springfield earn between $47,230 and $106,510.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $64KMedian
- $107K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,440 | $6,370 | $36.75 |
| Median | $63,620 | $5,302 | $30.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,230 | $3,936 | $22.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,510 | $8,876 | $51.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Springfield earn 27% less than the Illinois average ($104,580) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $76,440 | $63,620 | $39,640 | $121,590 | 50 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $76,440, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $58,963 a year, or $4,914 a month and $2,268 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $76,440 buys what about $82,420 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 4th 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 Springfield: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Springfield?
$36.75 an hour on average, and $30.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Springfield?
About $58,963 a year ($4,914 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,440.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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