Operations Research Analysts pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $153,190 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Boston earn between $82,150 and $133,680.
- $74K10th
- $82K25th
- $101KMedian
- $134K75th
- $153K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,760 | $8,980 | $51.81 |
| Median | $100,700 | $8,392 | $48.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,150 | $6,846 | $39.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,680 | $11,140 | $64.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Boston earn 3% more than the Massachusetts average ($104,450) and 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $107,760 | $100,700 | $73,600 | $153,190 | 3,420 |
| Massachusetts | $104,450 | $96,500 | $71,550 | $146,000 | 4,200 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $107,760, a single filer in Boston takes home about $79,571 a year, or $6,631 a month and $3,060 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $84,639 | $7,053 |
| Working in MA | $79,571 | $6,631 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $107,760 buys what about $99,533 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$107,760
- Worcester$96,010
- Amherst$78,930
- Springfield$77,990
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 Boston: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Boston?
$51.81 an hour on average, and $48.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Boston?
About $79,571 a year ($6,631 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,760. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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