Operations Research Analysts Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $76,980 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $51,020
90th percentile $121,400
Employed locally 1,330
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,020
    25th
    $63,580
    50th (median)
    $76,980
    75th
    $94,670
    90th
    $121,400

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 101% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% 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
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Milwaukee, WI is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,020 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,580.