Operations Research Analysts Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $77,070 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $56,410
90th percentile $101,850
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,410
    25th
    $70,970
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $91,940
    90th
    $101,850

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 109% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 9% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    Birmingham, AL $98,270
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,840
    Bloomington, IL $90,140
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $89,460

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $92,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,790
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,140
    Data Scientists $83,830
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Lansing, MI is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Lansing, MI is 15.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $56,410 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,970.