Operations Research Analysts pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,460 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Orlando earn between $54,990 and $104,960.
- $46K10th
- $55K25th
- $76KMedian
- $105K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,620 | $6,968 | $40.20 |
| Median | $75,990 | $6,332 | $36.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,990 | $4,582 | $26.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,960 | $8,747 | $50.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Orlando earn about the same as the Florida average ($84,250) and 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $83,620 | $75,990 | $45,830 | $128,460 | 910 |
| Florida | $84,250 | $77,600 | $46,340 | $131,490 | 9,120 |
| 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 Orlando
On the average salary of $83,620, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $67,657 a year, or $5,638 a month and $2,602 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Orlando a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $83,620 buys what about $82,451 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 9th of 17 Florida metro areas for this job; Panama City pays the most ($115,000).
- Panama City$115,000
- Crestview$108,860
- Palm Bay$99,060
- Sarasota$88,980
- Fort Myers$88,620
- Tampa$87,730
- Jacksonville$86,780
- Naples$86,560
- Orlando$83,620
- Port St. Lucie$82,830
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 Orlando: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Orlando?
$40.20 an hour on average, and $36.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Orlando?
About $67,657 a year ($5,638 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,620. Florida has no state income tax.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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