Operations Research Analysts pay range in Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,500 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Salem earn between $80,450 and $105,750.
- $66K10th
- $80K25th
- $103KMedian
- $106K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,060 | $8,005 | $46.18 |
| Median | $102,520 | $8,543 | $49.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,450 | $6,704 | $38.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,750 | $8,812 | $50.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Salem vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Salem earn 8% less than the Oregon average ($103,980) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | $96,060 | $102,520 | $66,130 | $130,500 | 150 |
| 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 Salem
On the average salary of $96,060, a single filer in Salem takes home about $69,304 a year, or $5,775 a month and $2,666 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 Salem a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Salem area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $96,060 buys what about $92,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Salem ($55,310). A typical home costs $454,689, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Oregon cities
Salem ranks 3rd 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 Salem: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Salem?
$46.19 an hour on average, and $49.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Salem?
About $69,304 a year ($5,775 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,060. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Salem, OR (41420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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