Operations Research Analysts Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $77,430 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.23
10th percentile $60,030
90th percentile $100,230
Employed locally 80
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,030
    25th
    $64,380
    50th (median)
    $77,430
    75th
    $97,470
    90th
    $100,230

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 124% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 24% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,690
    Software Developers $104,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,560
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,660
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,990
    Computer Network Support Specialists $53,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Lubbock, TX is $37.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Lubbock, TX is 15.2% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,030 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,380.