Operations Research Analysts Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $79,990 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $51,390
90th percentile $94,300
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,390
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $93,990
    90th
    $94,300

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 103% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 3% 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
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$102,030
    Computer User Support Specialists$47,170
    Computer Systems Analysts$79,350
    Information Security Analysts$106,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,280
    Computer Programmers$136,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Fayetteville, AR is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Fayetteville, AR is 12.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,390 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.