SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 4 metro areas compared
At $94,710, median pay for Operations Research Analysts in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $88,940 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $94,710, median pay for Operations Research Analysts in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $88,940 closely. Pay ranges from under $64,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $128,730 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,180 to $108,390.
Employment stands at 550, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New Haven records the highest median at $109,540. Of the 575 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,210 | −27.8% |
| 25th | $79,180 | −11.0% |
| Median (50th) | $94,710 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $108,390 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $128,730 | +44.7% |
| Mean | $96,470 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $109,540 | 80 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $101,900 | 130 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $91,980 | 40 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $80,570 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $94,710 buys what $91,419 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,419US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,710 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,210 to $128,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $109,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $94,710, or $45.53 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 Hartford, CT is 6.5% 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 Hartford, CT earns more than $128,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,210 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 New Haven, at $109,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. 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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