Operations Research Analysts Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $134,500 +47.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.66
10th percentile $74,980
90th percentile $173,640
Employed locally 120
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,980
    25th
    $93,560
    50th (median)
    $134,500
    75th
    $152,630
    90th
    $173,640

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 190% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 90% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,680
    Illinois $102,750
    Rockford, IL $101,440
    Knoxville, TN $100,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,310

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,640
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,010
    Computer Network Support Specialists $57,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Peoria, IL is $64.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Peoria, IL is 47.3% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $74,980 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,560.