Operations Research Analysts pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,150 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Providence earn between $64,370 and $99,970.
- $61K10th
- $64K25th
- $78KMedian
- $100K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,330 | $7,528 | $43.43 |
| Median | $77,900 | $6,492 | $37.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,370 | $5,364 | $30.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,970 | $8,331 | $48.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($92,390) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $90,330 | $77,900 | $61,110 | $155,150 | 400 |
| Rhode Island | $92,390 | $77,910 | $61,110 | $183,030 | 360 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $90,330, a single filer in Providence takes home about $69,607 a year, or $5,801 a month and $2,677 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $69,607 | $5,801 |
| Working in MA | $68,181 | $5,682 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $90,330 buys what about $88,756 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$102,870
- Worcester, MA$96,010
- Boston, MA$107,760
- Hartford, CT$96,470
- Springfield, MA$77,990
- Amherst, MA$78,930
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 Providence: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Providence?
$43.43 an hour on average, and $37.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Providence?
About $69,607 a year ($5,801 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,330. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.7%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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