Operations Research Analysts pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,010 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Philadelphia earn between $77,860 and $127,570.
- $63K10th
- $78K25th
- $100KMedian
- $128K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,750 | $8,562 | $49.40 |
| Median | $100,460 | $8,372 | $48.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,860 | $6,488 | $37.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,570 | $10,631 | $61.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Philadelphia earn 16% more than the Pennsylvania average ($88,210) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $102,750 | $100,460 | $63,030 | $142,010 | 1,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,210 | $79,640 | $55,220 | $129,420 | 3,220 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $102,750, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $77,960 a year, or $6,497 a month and $2,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $77,960 | $6,497 |
| Working in NJ | $76,759 | $6,397 |
| Working in MD | $76,446 | $6,370 |
| Working in DE | $75,564 | $6,297 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $102,750 buys what about $100,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; York pays the most ($113,010).
- York$113,010
- Philadelphia$102,750
- Allentown$91,800
- Lancaster$90,010
- Pittsburgh$87,370
- Harrisburg$86,850
- Scranton$65,410
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Philadelphia?
$49.40 an hour on average, and $48.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $77,960 a year ($6,497 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,750. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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