Operations Research Analysts Salary
Operations Research Analysts in Huntsville, AL make a median of $132,000 a year, or about $63.46 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $188K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.07), which stretches that salary to about $141,829 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,310/month, or 16.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $132K get you in Huntsville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Huntsville’s Regional Price Parity (93.07). 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 Huntsville
Huntsville sits well above the national pay line for operations research analysts, local pay runs about 48% higher than the U.S. median of $89K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,310/month, 16.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.07 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Huntsville offers a genuinely strong financial position for operations research analystss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for operations research analysts in metros near Huntsville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $90K | $98K |
| Montgomery | $78K | $87K |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $78K | $77K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $80K | $79K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Huntsville, AL
Entry-level operations research analysts (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $132K. Top earners bring in $188K or more, a $110K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a operations research analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Huntsville?
Yes — at the median salary of $132K, rent takes 16.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,310/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for operations research analysts in Huntsville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new operations research analysts typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,690/month. At HUD’s $1,310/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 Huntsville?
Local pay is 48% above the national median — $132K here vs. $89K nationally.
How does Huntsville compare to the national average for operations research analysts?
Huntsville pays $132K median vs. the U.S. average of $89K — that’s +48%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.07), the purchasing-power equivalent is $142K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do operations research analysts make in Huntsville, AL?
The median is $132,000 a year, that works out to about $63 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,170, and experienced operations research analysts can clear $188,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $132K enough to live in Huntsville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,878/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,310/month, which eats 16.6% 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 Huntsville?
Huntsville has a Regional Price Parity of 93.07 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median operations research analysts salary is worth about $141,829 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.