Operations Research Analysts Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $68,930 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.14
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $103,340
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $56,140
    50th (median)
    $68,930
    75th
    $88,490
    90th
    $103,340

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 132% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 32% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Software Developers $106,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in McAllen, TX is $33.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in McAllen, TX is 24.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,140.