Operations Research Analysts Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $100,060 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.11
10th percentile $80,630
90th percentile $129,430
Employed locally 140
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,630
    25th
    $80,900
    50th (median)
    $100,060
    75th
    $125,460
    90th
    $129,430

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 145% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 45% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $94,100
    Lawrence, KS $87,380
    Kansas City, MO-KS $83,320
    Jacksonville, FL $78,310
    Topeka, KS $68,240

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,690
    Information Security Analysts $92,990
    Computer Network Architects $94,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Wichita, KS is $48.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Wichita, KS is 9.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $80,630 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,900.