Operations Research Analysts Salary in Santa Fe, NM

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Operations Research Analysts in Santa Fe, NM have a median annual salary of $67,480, with 60 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $58,810 at the 10th percentile to $104,750 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$67,480

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$32.44

Employment

60

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$58,810
10th
$63,990
25th
$67,480
Median
$77,230
75th
$104,750
90th

Local compared with national

Santa Fe, NM

$67,480

Median annual · 2025

United States

$88,940

Median annual · 2025

The Santa Fe, NM median is 24.1% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $21,460).

Top skills

  1. 1.MathematicsImportance 4.5
  2. 2.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 4.1
  3. 3.Reading ComprehensionImportance 4.0
  4. 4.Active ListeningImportance 4.0
  5. 5.WritingImportance 4.0
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 4.0
  7. 7.Critical ThinkingImportance 4.0
  8. 8.Active LearningImportance 3.9
  9. 9.Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.9
  10. 10.Systems AnalysisImportance 3.9
  11. 11.Systems EvaluationImportance 3.9
  12. 12.Operations AnalysisImportance 3.8

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Master's Degree
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Job zone
5

Technology used

  • A mathematical programming language AMPL
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Pig
  • Apple macOS
  • Bash
  • Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
  • Business Forecast Systems Forecast Pro
  • C
  • C++
  • Cisco IOS
  • Citrix cloud computing software
  • Claritas PRIZM NE
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA

Common tasks

  • Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
  • Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
  • Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
  • Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
  • Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
  • Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
  • Observe the current system in operation, and gather and analyze information about each of the component problems, using a variety of sources.
  • Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
  • Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
  • Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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