Operations Research Analysts pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,260 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Springfield earn between $49,290 and $77,660.
- $40K10th
- $49K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,170 | $5,431 | $31.33 |
| Median | $63,620 | $5,302 | $30.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,290 | $4,108 | $23.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,660 | $6,472 | $37.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Springfield vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Springfield earn 36% less than the Ohio average ($101,050) and 35% 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 | $65,170 | $63,620 | $40,470 | $96,260 | n/a |
| Ohio | $101,050 | $103,620 | $52,000 | $142,080 | 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $65,170, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $51,630 a year, or $4,302 a month and $1,986 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $65,170 buys what about $72,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($45,470). A typical home costs $202,802, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Ohio cities
Springfield ranks 7th of 7 Ohio metro areas for this job; Dayton pays the most ($121,720).
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?
$31.33 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 $40,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Springfield?
About $51,630 a year ($4,302 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,170. Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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, OH (44220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). Includes Springfield's local income tax (2.4%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
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