Operations Research Analysts Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $83,990 -8% vs national
Median hourly $40.38
10th percentile $57,240
90th percentile $137,630
Employed locally 1,510
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,240
    25th
    $70,000
    50th (median)
    $83,990
    75th
    $107,540
    90th
    $137,630

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 86% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 14% 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
    Waco, TX $83,090
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Austin, TX is $40.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Austin, TX is 8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,240 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,000.