How much does an operations research analyst make in Portland?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $49.45 an hour or $8,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.45
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 184
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,520Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,520 | $31.98 | |
| 25th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.45 | |
| 75th | $141,100 | $67.81 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.05 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $128,700 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $49.45 ($102,900 a year).
Do operations research analysts make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $88,940 nationally, 16% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $99,460, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for operations research analyst pay?
33 of 184 metro areas with data.
How much does an operations research analyst make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,600 or more.
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.