Operations Research Analysts Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $86,940 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.80
10th percentile $53,680
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 110
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,680
    25th
    $53,680
    50th (median)
    $86,940
    75th
    $112,280
    90th
    $134,430

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 29% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,640
    Software Developers $120,940
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $81,980
    Computer Network Support Specialists $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Killeen, TX is $41.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Killeen, TX is 4.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $53,680 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,680.