Operations Research Analysts pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,550 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Portland earn between $76,630 and $141,050.
- $67K10th
- $77K25th
- $103KMedian
- $141K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,520 | $8,960 | $51.69 |
| Median | $102,860 | $8,572 | $49.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,630 | $6,386 | $36.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,050 | $11,754 | $67.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Portland vs. Maine and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Portland earn 5% more than the Maine average ($102,300) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $107,520 | $102,860 | $66,520 | $141,550 | 100 |
| Maine | $102,300 | $99,460 | $66,520 | $141,050 | 220 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $107,520, a single filer in Portland takes home about $78,804 a year, or $6,567 a month and $3,031 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Is Portland a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.9), so the average $107,520 buys what about $105,559 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($56,960). A typical home costs $542,063, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$107,760
- Worcester, MA$96,010
- Providence, RI$90,330
- Amherst, MA$78,930
- Burlington, VT$88,830
- Springfield, MA$77,990
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 Portland: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Portland?
$51.69 an hour on average, and $49.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Portland?
About $78,804 a year ($6,567 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,520. Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Portland-South Portland, ME (38860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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