Operations Research Analysts pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,000 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Springfield earn between $62,400 and $92,630.
- $55K10th
- $62K25th
- $73KMedian
- $93K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,990 | $6,499 | $37.50 |
| Median | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,400 | $5,200 | $30.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,630 | $7,719 | $44.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Springfield earn 25% less than the Massachusetts average ($104,450) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $77,990 | $72,800 | $54,770 | $104,000 | 190 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $77,990, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $60,116 a year, or $5,010 a month and $2,312 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross 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.
Is Springfield a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $77,990 buys what about $81,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($107,760).
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 Springfield: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Springfield?
$37.49 an hour on average, and $35.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Springfield?
About $60,116 a year ($5,010 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,990. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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