Operations Research Analysts pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,190 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Worcester earn between $78,120 and $109,960.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $87KMedian
- $110K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,010 | $8,001 | $46.16 |
| Median | $87,420 | $7,285 | $42.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,120 | $6,510 | $37.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,960 | $9,163 | $52.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Worcester earn 8% less than the Massachusetts average ($104,450) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $96,010 | $87,420 | $66,570 | $132,190 | 200 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $96,010, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $71,893 a year, or $5,991 a month and $2,765 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 Worcester a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $96,010 buys what about $93,647 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 2nd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($107,760).
- 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 Worcester: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Worcester?
$46.16 an hour on average, and $42.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Worcester?
About $71,893 a year ($5,991 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,010. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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