How much does an operations research analyst make in California?
$102,100a year
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in California. That is $49.09 an hour or $8,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.09
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 10,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,510Median: $102,100Highest 10%: $168,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| 25th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| Median | $102,100 | $49.09 | |
| 75th | $131,200 | $63.09 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.78 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $123,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $119,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $105,600 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $104,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $104,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,270 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,450 |
| Salinas, CA | $97,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $86,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $83,340 |
| Stockton, CA | $81,540 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,240 |
| Visalia, CA | $76,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operations research analysts.
| 5. Ohio | $103,600 |
| 6. Idaho | $103,600 |
| 7. Oregon | $102,200 |
| 8. California | $102,100 |
| 9. Delaware | $101,100 |
| 10. Hawaii | $100,600 |
| 11. Maine | $99,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $49.09 ($102,100 a year).
Do operations research analysts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $102,100 against $88,940 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for operations research analyst pay?
California ranks 8 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays operations research analysts the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $123,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.