Operations Research Analysts Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $66,020 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.74
10th percentile $57,460
90th percentile $103,470
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,460
    25th
    $58,440
    50th (median)
    $66,020
    75th
    $77,160
    90th
    $103,470

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% below 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,160
    Software Developers $116,870
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,610
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,080
    Computer Network Support Specialists $58,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Amarillo, TX is $31.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Amarillo, TX is 27.7% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,460 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,440.