Operations Research Analysts Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $112,670 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.17
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 120
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $77,940
    50th (median)
    $112,670
    75th
    $135,740
    90th
    $158,850

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 202% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 102% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $105,880
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $105,100
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $100,800
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $97,350

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,800
    Software Developers $97,900
    Computer Systems Analysts $90,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $89,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,350
    Information Security Analysts $127,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Las Cruces, NM is $54.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.07 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Las Cruces, NM is 23.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,940.