Operations Research Analysts pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,480 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Lancaster earn between $57,370 and $106,840.
- $57K10th
- $57K25th
- $80KMedian
- $107K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,010 | $7,501 | $43.27 |
| Median | $79,890 | $6,658 | $38.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,370 | $4,781 | $27.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,840 | $8,903 | $51.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Lancaster earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($88,210) and 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $90,010 | $79,890 | $57,370 | $150,480 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,210 | $79,640 | $55,220 | $129,420 | 3,220 |
| 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 Lancaster
On the average salary of $90,010, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $69,389 a year, or $5,782 a month and $2,669 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $90,010 buys what about $91,607 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 4th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; York pays the most ($113,010).
- York$113,010
- Philadelphia$102,750
- Allentown$91,800
- Lancaster$90,010
- Pittsburgh$87,370
- Harrisburg$86,850
- Scranton$65,410
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 Lancaster: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Lancaster?
$43.27 an hour on average, and $38.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $69,389 a year ($5,782 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,010. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Lancaster than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Lancaster, PA (29540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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