DOL Median (California)
$96,739
vs National
+14.2%
National: $84,700BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,848
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,739
+14.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$84,700
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operations Research Analysts in California earns $96,739 in nominal terms, which is 14.2% above the national average of $84,700. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,848 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Loja Group LLC | $200,000 | 2 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc | $200,000 | 3 |
| Metromile, Inc. | $200,000 | 3 |
| Marqeta Inc. | $195,000 | 1 |
| Tophatter, Inc. | $185,000 | 2 |
| Color Health, Inc. | $175,000 | 1 |
| Faire Wholesale, Inc. | $175,000 | 2 |
| Archipelago Analytics, Inc. | $170,000 | 1 |
| Rakuten USA, Inc. | $167,500 | 2 |
| VISA USA | $165,693 | 10 |
| Stitch Fix Inc | $165,000 | 18 |
| Typical Set LLC | $160,000 | 29 |
| Salesforce Inc. | $158,840 | 2 |
| Moveworks, Inc. | $155,000 | 4 |
| DUN BRADSTREET, INC. | $155,000 | 1 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $154,086 | 16 |
| WALMART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $153,450 | 4 |
| DoorDash, Inc | $150,000 | 23 |
| CUSTOLOGIX INC. | $150,000 | 4 |
| CITADEL LLC | $150,000 | 287 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Operations Research Analysts
Lowell, AR · $207,332Liberty Hill, TX · $200,000San Bruno, AR · $195,000Skillman, NE · $184,503Cherry Hill, NE · $182,875Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Operations Research Analysts make in California?
The median Operations Research Analysts salary in California is $96,739 based on 10,912 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Operations Research Analysts?
A Operations Research Analysts in California earns 14.2% more than the national median of $84,700, or $69,848 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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