Operations Research Analysts pay range in Medford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,970 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Medford earn between $64,310 and $95,260.
- $56K10th
- $64K25th
- $75KMedian
- $95K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,740 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Median | $75,110 | $6,259 | $36.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,310 | $5,359 | $30.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,260 | $7,938 | $45.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Medford vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Medford earn 24% less than the Oregon average ($103,980) and 21% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $78,740 | $75,110 | $56,240 | $104,970 | 40 |
| Oregon | $103,980 | $102,170 | $65,600 | $145,710 | 2,710 |
| 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 Medford
On the average salary of $78,740, a single filer in Medford takes home about $58,635 a year, or $4,886 a month and $2,255 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Medford a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Medford area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $78,740 buys what about $77,628 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Medford ($49,900). A typical home costs $439,493, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Oregon cities
Medford ranks 6th of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($108,450).
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 Medford: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Medford?
$37.86 an hour on average, and $36.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Medford?
About $58,635 a year ($4,886 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,740. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Medford than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Medford, OR (32780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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