Operations Research Analysts pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,430 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Tucson earn between $70,410 and $108,350.
- $53K10th
- $70K25th
- $96KMedian
- $108K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,370 | $7,698 | $44.41 |
| Median | $95,620 | $7,968 | $45.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,410 | $5,868 | $33.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,350 | $9,029 | $52.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $92,370, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $71,897 a year, or $5,991 a month and $2,765 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $92,370 buys what about $95,329 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tucson$92,370
- Phoenix$85,280
- Prescott Valley$68,270
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Tucson: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Tucson?
$44.41 an hour on average, and $45.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Tucson?
About $71,897 a year ($5,991 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,370.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($101,343).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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