Operations Research Analysts pay range in York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,720 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in York earn between $80,480 and $136,660.
- $69K10th
- $80K25th
- $118KMedian
- $137K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,010 | $9,418 | $54.33 |
| Median | $117,740 | $9,812 | $56.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,480 | $6,707 | $38.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,660 | $11,388 | $65.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in York vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in York earn 28% more than the Pennsylvania average ($88,210) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $113,010 | $117,740 | $68,970 | $175,720 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,210 | $79,640 | $55,220 | $129,420 | 3,220 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in York
On the average salary of $113,010, a single filer in York takes home about $84,863 a year, or $7,072 a month and $3,264 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is York a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the York area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $113,010 buys what about $117,719 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in York ($48,170). A typical home costs $309,967, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Pennsylvania cities
York ranks 1st of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- York$113,010
- Philadelphia$102,750
- Allentown$91,800
- Lancaster$90,010
- Pittsburgh$87,370
- Harrisburg$86,850
- Scranton$65,410
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 York: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in York?
$54.33 an hour on average, and $56.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in York?
About $84,863 a year ($7,072 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,010. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do operations research analysts earn more in York than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
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 York-Hanover, PA (49620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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