Operations Research Analysts Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $97,900 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $193,620
Employed locally 2,240
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $64,900
    50th (median)
    $97,900
    75th
    $132,740
    90th
    $193,620

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts $114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,500
    Data Scientists $100,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Houston, TX is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Houston, TX is 7.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,900.