DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$76,690
vs National
-9.5%
National: $84,700BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,348
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,690
-9.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$84,700
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Operations Research Analysts in Waltham, MA earns $76,690 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% below the national average of $84,700. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,348 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MCKINSEY COMPANY, INC UNITED STATES | $198,300 | 2 |
| MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES | $164,997 | 3 |
| National Grid USA Service Company, Inc. | $120,000 | 20 |
| Alkermes, Inc. | $115,000 | 2 |
| PUBSQUARED LLC | $115,000 | 2 |
| IQVIA Inc | $110,000 | 241 |
| Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation | $109,623 | 2 |
| StudentUniverse.com, Inc. | $107,000 | 1 |
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | $105,000 | 133 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $100,000 | 27 |
| NetApp, Inc. | $100,000 | 44 |
| HEAVEN GROUP, INC. | $99,996 | 1 |
| Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC | $98,000 | 12 |
| Model N, Inc | $97,375 | 5 |
| Dynamic Ideas LLC | $95,000 | 7 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | $94,640 | 56 |
| Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | $90,324 | 14 |
| Shyft Analytics, Inc. | $85,104 | 6 |
| CREATIVESTAR SOLUTION, INC. | $85,000 | 1 |
| Intone Networks, Inc. | $85,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Operations Research Analysts make in Waltham, MA?
The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Waltham, MA is $76,690 based on 201 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Operations Research Analysts?
A Operations Research Analysts in Waltham, MA earns 9.5% less than the national median of $84,700, or $52,348 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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