Operations Research Analysts Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $101,440 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.77
10th percentile $69,590
90th percentile $155,160
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,590
    25th
    $88,860
    50th (median)
    $101,440
    75th
    $129,870
    90th
    $155,160

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 152% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 52% 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
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,680
    Illinois $102,750
    Knoxville, TN $100,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $100,310

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,730
    Software Developers $102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,790
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,060
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Rockford, IL is $48.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Rockford, IL is 11.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $69,590 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,860.