SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Bend
Bend, OR · 5 metro areas compared
At $94,350, median pay for Operations Research Analysts in Bend, OR tracks the national median of $88,940 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $94,350, median pay for Operations Research Analysts in Bend, OR tracks the national median of $88,940 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $73,050 to $103,440.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.76 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $102,520. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,390 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $73,050 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $94,350 | +6.1% |
| 75th | $103,440 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $122,290 | +37.5% |
| Mean | $91,340 | +2.7% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bend run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $94,350 buys what $91,248 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,248US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,350 a year, 6.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,390 to $122,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $102,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Bend, OR?
The median annual wage is $94,350, or $45.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $88,940, so pay in Bend, OR is 6.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bend, OR earns more than $122,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $102,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Bend, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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