Operations Research Analysts Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $59,970 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $89,200
Employed locally 1,350
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $64,130
    90th
    $89,200

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 85% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 15% 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
    Roanoke, VA $102,930
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $82,050
    Tulsa, OK $70,540
    Oklahoma $62,510

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,360
    Software Developers $107,420
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,920
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $68,730
    Computer Network Support Specialists $77,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Oklahoma City, OK is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 34.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.