Operations Research Analysts salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Operations Research Analysts in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $86,380 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,500 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 5% below the TX statewide median of $90,710. It ranks #39 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,500 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN HOUSTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Operations Research Analysts salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $86,380 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,500 jobs pay between $71,190 and $111,420. The 10th percentile is $60,120 and the 90th is $171,580.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Operations Research Analysts?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $88,940 and 5% below the TX statewide median of $90,710. It ranks #39 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Operations Research Analysts the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services ($190,000), Ernst & Young U.S ($177,625), CGG Services (U.S.) ($108,360). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.