Operations Research Analysts Salary
Operations Research Analysts in Colorado Springs, CO make a median of $140,590 a year, or about $67.59 an hour. The range runs from $84K at the entry level to $174K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.71), that's roughly $139,599 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,474/month, or 16.9% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $141K actually covers in Colorado Springs, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Colorado Springs’s Regional Price Parity (100.71). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits well above the national pay line for operations research analysts, local pay runs about 58% higher than the U.S. median of $89K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,474/month, 17.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Colorado Springs offers a genuinely strong financial position for operations research analysts at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for operations research analysts in metros near Colorado Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $128K | $121K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $79K | $77K |
| Oklahoma City | $54K | $59K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $86K | $85K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado Springs, CO
Entry-level operations research analysts (10th percentile) start around $84K. Mid-career wages sit at $141K. Top earners bring in $174K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Operations Research Analysts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $130K | +46% | 770 |
| Virginia | $129K | +46% | 6,980 |
| Alabama | $116K | +30% | 550 |
| New York | $109K | +22% | 5,890 |
| Ohio | $104K | +17% | 2,600 |
| Idaho | $104K | +16% | 500 |
| Oregon | $102K | +15% | 2,710 |
| California | $102K | +15% | 10,620 |
| Delaware | $101K | +14% | 660 |
| Hawaii | $101K | +13% | 120 |
| Maine | $99K | +12% | 220 |
| Nebraska | $98K | +11% | 330 |
| Washington | $98K | +10% | 3,050 |
| Maryland | $97K | +10% | 4,710 |
| North Carolina | $97K | +9% | 2,520 |
| Connecticut | $97K | +9% | 950 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | +9% | 4,200 |
| District of Columbia | $96K | +8% | 2,250 |
| Minnesota | $96K | +7% | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | $92K | +4% | 120 |
| Kansas | $92K | +3% | N/A |
| Texas | $91K | +2% | 11,890 |
| Utah | $90K | +1% | 810 |
| Illinois | $90K | +1% | 5,180 |
| Vermont | $90K | +1% | 170 |
| Alaska | $89K | -0% | 70 |
| Nevada | $87K | -3% | 370 |
| Indiana | $85K | -4% | 1,380 |
| Kentucky | $84K | -6% | 660 |
| Michigan | $83K | -6% | 980 |
| North Dakota | $82K | -7% | 130 |
| Iowa | $81K | -9% | 300 |
| Montana | $80K | -10% | 150 |
| New Mexico | $80K | -10% | 510 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -10% | 1,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $80K | -10% | 3,220 |
| Rhode Island | $78K | -12% | 360 |
| Florida | $78K | -13% | 9,120 |
| Tennessee | $77K | -14% | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $76K | -14% | 4,600 |
| Arizona | $75K | -15% | 2,600 |
| Wisconsin | $72K | -19% | 4,270 |
| West Virginia | $64K | -28% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -29% | 550 |
| Missouri | $62K | -30% | 1,190 |
| Oklahoma | $62K | -31% | 1,840 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -34% | 210 |
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a operations research analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado Springs?
Yes — at the median salary of $141K, rent takes 17.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,474/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for operations research analysts in Colorado Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new operations research analysts typically earn — is $84K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,319/month. At HUD’s $1,474/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is operations research analyst a high-paying job in Colorado Springs?
Local pay is 58% above the national median — $141K here vs. $89K nationally.
How does Colorado Springs compare to the national average for operations research analysts?
Colorado Springs pays $141K median vs. the U.S. average of $89K — that’s +58%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $140K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do operations research analysts make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median is $140,590 a year, that works out to about $68 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $84,060, and experienced operations research analysts can clear $174,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $141K enough to live in Colorado Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,388/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 17.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a operations research analysts salary go in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a Regional Price Parity of 100.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median operations research analysts salary is worth about $139,599 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do operations research analysts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.