Operations Research Analysts Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $78,620 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $51,720
90th percentile $113,640
Employed locally 1,070
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,720
    25th
    $62,150
    50th (median)
    $78,620
    75th
    $97,960
    90th
    $113,640

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 91% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 9% below 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,990
    Wichita, KS $100,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,540
    Winston-Salem, NC $94,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $92,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,750

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Madison, WI is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Madison, WI is 13.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,720 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,150.