Operations Research Analysts Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $62,600 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $49,030
90th percentile $87,780
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,030
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $62,600
    75th
    $74,960
    90th
    $87,780

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 122% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 22% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,870
    Software Developers $103,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,960
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists $52,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Brownsville, TX is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Brownsville, TX is 31.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,030 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.