Operations Research Analysts Salary in Maryland

Operations research analysts in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $135,050 a year) and the least in Salisbury ($78,060), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $106,620 and the median at $97,410 for 4,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$135,050
Baltimore$104,180
Hagerstown$80,970
Salisbury$78,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$135,050	$135,300	$107,020	$97,273	101
Baltimore	$104,180	$94,440	$68,830	$77,382	104
Hagerstown	$80,970	$63,520	$43,650	$62,158	94
Salisbury	$78,060	$67,160	$61,680	$60,249	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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.
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.

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