Operations Research Analysts pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for operations research analysts is $46.39 an hour ($96,500 a year). About 4,200 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). Massachusetts ranks 17th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.40 | $71,550 |
| 25% of workers | $38.51 | $80,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.39 | $96,500 |
| 75% of workers | $62.66 | $130,330 |
| 90% of workers | $70.19 | $146,000 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $100,700 | 3,420 |
| Worcester | $87,420 | 200 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $79,660 | 60 |
| Springfield | $72,800 | 190 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Data Scientists | $131,750 |
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