Operations Research Analysts Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $83,090 -9% vs national
Median hourly $39.95
10th percentile $54,700
90th percentile $140,950
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,700
    25th
    $68,880
    50th (median)
    $83,090
    75th
    $112,910
    90th
    $140,950

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 130% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 30% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,140
    Midland, TX $100,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $86,940
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,990
    Lubbock, TX $77,430

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $118,870
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,710
    Data Scientists $94,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Waco, TX is $39.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Waco, TX is 9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $54,700 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,880.