Operations Research Analysts Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $100,320 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.23
10th percentile $63,070
90th percentile $122,810
Employed locally 80
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,070
    25th
    $79,210
    50th (median)
    $100,320
    75th
    $112,120
    90th
    $122,810

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,140
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Waco, TX $83,090
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,640
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,660
    Data Scientists $109,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Midland, TX is $48.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Midland, TX is 9.9% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,070 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,210.