Operations Research Analysts Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $87,380 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.01
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $104,410
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $87,380
    50th (median)
    $87,380
    75th
    $87,540
    90th
    $104,410

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 127% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 27% 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
    Wichita, KS $100,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $94,100
    Kansas City, MO-KS $83,320
    Jacksonville, FL $78,310
    Topeka, KS $68,240

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,260
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,210
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,110
    Information Security Analysts $67,010
    Computer Network Architects $82,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Lawrence, KS is $42.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Lawrence, KS is 4.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,380.