Operations Research Analyst salary in Riverside, CA
Based on 58 certified H-1B filings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fontana, Ontario, Chino, Corona, Chino Hills.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,840 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $74,256 |
| 75th | $89,241 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,957 | $72,171 | $93,028 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $79,000 | $78,968 | $79,797 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $81,120 | $75,000 | $102,190 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $70,000 | $64,480 | $99,341 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $76,570 | $64,500 | $84,720 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $66,820 | $59,960 | $87,780 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $76,596 | $63,830 | $88,447 | 28 |
Cost of living
Riverside's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $74,256 is worth about $69,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Riverside = 106.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Riverside, CA area earned a median of $86,510 in May 2025 (470 employed). The H-1B median here is $74,256, 14% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JD Logistics United States Company | too few | 8 |
| Cope Services Incorporated | too few | 3 |
| Newton Consulting | too few | 3 |
| Bristlecone | too few | 2 |
| US Elogistics Service | too few | 2 |
| Ghosts | too few | 2 |
| Lamo Sheepskin | too few | 2 |
| LESSO America | too few | 2 |
| OTTO International | too few | 2 |
| Yita | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $60,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,520 | 14 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $59,946 | $60,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $76,232 | $79,520 | 14 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.