SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Visalia, CA is $76,510 a year, trailing the national median of $88,940 by 14.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Visalia, CA is $76,510 a year, trailing the national median of $88,940 by 14.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,510 and $94,050. The lowest tenth earn under $63,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,930.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $123,360. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,750 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $76,510 | −14.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,510 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $94,050 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $114,930 | +29.2% |
| Mean | $84,500 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $123,360 | 920 | |
| 2 | Bakersfield | $119,020 | 80 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $110,560 | 2,050 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $105,570 | 60 | |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $104,680 | 50 | |
| 6 | Oxnard | $104,640 | 220 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $104,210 | 510 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $101,780 | 130 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $99,230 | 1,280 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $98,270 | 3,480 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $76,510 buys what $69,115 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,115US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,510 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,750 to $114,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $123,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $76,510, or $36.79 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 Visalia, CA is 14.0% lower. 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $114,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,750 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 San Jose, at $123,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. 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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