Operations Research Analysts pay range in Pensacola
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,300 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Pensacola earn between $56,030 and $99,840.
- $49K10th
- $56K25th
- $80KMedian
- $100K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,390 | $6,699 | $38.65 |
| Median | $79,940 | $6,662 | $38.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,030 | $4,669 | $26.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,840 | $8,320 | $48.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Pensacola vs. Florida and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Pensacola earn 5% less than the Florida average ($84,250) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | $80,390 | $79,940 | $48,800 | $117,300 | 290 |
| 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 Pensacola
On the average salary of $80,390, a single filer in Pensacola takes home about $65,384 a year, or $5,449 a month and $2,515 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 Pensacola a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pensacola area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.7), so the average $80,390 buys what about $82,268 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pensacola ($46,240). A typical home costs $310,470, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Florida cities
Pensacola ranks 12th 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
- Pensacola$80,390
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 Pensacola: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Pensacola?
$38.65 an hour on average, and $38.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Pensacola?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Pensacola?
About $65,384 a year ($5,449 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,390. Florida has no state income tax.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Pensacola than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL (37860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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