Operations Research Analysts Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $75,310 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.21
10th percentile $47,200
90th percentile $130,540
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,200
    25th
    $64,210
    50th (median)
    $75,310
    75th
    $96,010
    90th
    $130,540

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 113% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,140
    Midland, TX $100,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,240
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,740
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Data Scientists $95,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Abilene, TX is $36.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.76 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Abilene, TX is 17.5% below the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in Abilene?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,200 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,210.