Operations Research Analysts pay range in Utica
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,950 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Utica earn between $62,850 and $97,450.
- $53K10th
- $63K25th
- $82KMedian
- $97K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,050 | $7,504 | $43.29 |
| Median | $81,600 | $6,800 | $39.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,450 | $8,121 | $46.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Utica
On the average salary of $90,050, a single filer in Utica takes home about $67,825 a year, or $5,652 a month and $2,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Utica a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Utica area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $90,050 buys what about $97,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Utica ($48,970). A typical home costs $230,265, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other New York cities
Utica ranks 5th of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($113,050).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Operations Research Analysts salary in Utica: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Utica?
$43.29 an hour on average, and $39.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Utica?
About $67,825 a year ($5,652 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,050. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Utica than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Utica-Rome, NY (46540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.