Operations Research Analyst Salary in New York, NY
Operations Research Analysts in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $103,110 a year — 16% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $76,325 take-home, or $6,360 a month.
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- Federal income tax$13,854
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,393
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,495
- New York income tax$5,043
- Take-home pay$76,325
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,562 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $72,763 ($6,064 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Operations Research Analyst pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,170 | $30.85 | $50,872 | $4,239 |
| 25th percentile | $69,100 | $33.22 | $54,307 | $4,526 |
| Median (50th) | $103,110 | $49.57 | $76,325 | $6,360 |
| 75th percentile | $139,840 | $67.23 | $99,636 | $8,303 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,310 | $83.80 | $121,163 | $10,097 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $103,110 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median operations research analyst's $76,325 take-home pay has the buying power of $67,806 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Operations Research Analyst jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.04).
Best-paying cities for operations research analysts, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #6 of 9 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $127,600 | $90,603 | $83,211 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $106,380 | $83,668 | $81,160 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $86,380 | $69,598 | $70,566 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $100,700 | $74,857 | $69,142 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $94,440 | $71,146 | $68,091 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $103,110 | $76,325 | $67,806 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $86,500 | $65,546 | $63,271 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $98,270 | $71,776 | $63,202 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 9 metros →
About the job: operations research analysts
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.9% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a operations research analyst make in New York, NY?
The median operations research analyst salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $103,110 a year, or about $49.57 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $69,100 and $139,840.
What is a operations research analyst’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $103,110 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $76,325 a year ($6,360 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,043 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a operations research analyst?
Pay here is 16% above the national median of $88,940. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $67,806 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #6 of 9 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a operations research analyst afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 37% of a median operations research analyst’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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