SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Salem
Salem, OR · 5 metro areas compared
In Salem, OR the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $102,520 a year, which is 15.3% higher than the national figure of $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Salem, OR the median wage for Operations Research Analysts is $102,520 a year, which is 15.3% higher than the national figure of $88,940. Half of workers earn between $80,450 and $105,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,130 and the ninetieth at $130,500.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.15 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,480. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 68th of 434 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,130 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $80,450 | −9.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,520 | +15.3% |
| 75th | $105,750 | +18.9% |
| 90th | $130,500 | +46.7% |
| Mean | $96,060 | +8.0% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salem run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $102,520 buys what $99,149 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,149US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,520 a year, 15.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,130 to $130,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $102,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Salem, OR?
The median annual wage is $102,520, or $49.29 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 Salem, OR is 15.3% 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 Salem, OR earns more than $130,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,130 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 $102,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Salem, 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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