Operations Research Analysts Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $107,990 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.92
10th percentile $86,200
90th percentile $148,750
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,200
    25th
    $88,220
    50th (median)
    $107,990
    75th
    $123,680
    90th
    $148,750

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 26% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,360
    Delaware $101,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,310

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $127,540
    Information Security Analysts $138,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $103,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Kennewick, WA is $51.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Kennewick, WA is 18.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $86,200 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,220.