SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Maine
Maine · 1 metro areas compared
In Maine the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $99,460 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maine the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $99,460 a year, which is 11.8% higher than the national figure of $88,940. Half of workers earn between $81,790 and $124,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,520 and the ninetieth at $141,050.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.49 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Maine ranks 11th by median wage. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 89th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,520 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $81,790 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $99,460 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $124,350 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $141,050 | +58.6% |
| Mean | $102,300 | +15.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $102,860 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $99,460 goes as far as $102,430 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,430US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,460 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,520 to $141,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $102,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Maine?
The median annual wage is $99,460, or $47.82 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 Maine is 11.8% 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 Maine earns more than $141,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,520 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 Portland, at $102,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Maine. 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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