Operations Research Analysts Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $69,930 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.62
10th percentile $48,720
90th percentile $123,950
Employed locally 60
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,720
    25th
    $57,610
    50th (median)
    $69,930
    75th
    $91,810
    90th
    $123,950

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 107% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 7% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $118,320
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts$60,210
    Software Developers$101,000
    Computer User Support Specialists$49,880
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,270
    Computer Network Architects$103,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Little Rock, AR is $33.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.24 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Little Rock, AR is 23.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $48,720 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,610.