Operations Research Analysts Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $102,140 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $61,470
90th percentile $193,670
Employed locally 5,010
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,470
    25th
    $78,350
    50th (median)
    $102,140
    75th
    $132,680
    90th
    $193,670

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 117% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 17% 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
    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
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,550
    Computer Systems Analysts $117,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Dallas, TX is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Dallas, TX is 11.9% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,470 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,350.