Operations Research Analysts pay range in Fresno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,070 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Fresno earn between $81,850 and $124,290.
- $65K10th
- $82K25th
- $102KMedian
- $124K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,330 | $8,694 | $50.16 |
| Median | $101,780 | $8,482 | $48.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,850 | $6,821 | $39.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,290 | $10,358 | $59.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Fresno vs. California and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Fresno earn 6% less than the California average ($110,860) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $104,330 | $101,780 | $64,740 | $135,070 | 130 |
| California | $110,860 | $102,100 | $65,510 | $168,030 | 10,620 |
| 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 Fresno
On the average salary of $104,330, a single filer in Fresno takes home about $76,615 a year, or $6,385 a month and $2,947 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Fresno a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fresno area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.2), so the average $104,330 buys what about $102,126 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fresno ($46,910). A typical home costs $409,749, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other California cities
Fresno ranks 11th of 17 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($129,110).
- San Jose$129,110
- San Francisco$120,360
- Bakersfield$115,640
- Sacramento$112,570
- Santa Maria$111,640
- Santa Cruz$111,070
- San Diego$108,720
- Santa Rosa$106,340
- Oxnard$106,150
- Fresno$104,330
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 Fresno: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Fresno?
$50.16 an hour on average, and $48.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Fresno?
About $76,615 a year ($6,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,330. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Fresno than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Fresno, CA (23420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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