Operations Research Analysts Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $52,370 -42.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $123,530
Employed locally 1,560
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $52,370
    75th
    $72,630
    90th
    $123,530

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 67% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Vermont $108,800
    Richmond, VA $106,420
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $100,100
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $88,900

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,100
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,420
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,330
    Data Scientists $90,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in St. Louis, MO-IL is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.48 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 42.6% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.