Operations Research Analysts Salary in Arkansas

Operations research analysts in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $70,560 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($64,980), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $65,060 and the median at $59,030 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$70,560
Little Rock$64,980

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$70,560	$64,610	$52,110	$56,346	91
Little Rock	$64,980	$60,160	$49,540	$52,474	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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