Operations Research Analysts Salary in Louisiana

Operations research analysts in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $94,000 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($66,530), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $72,320 and the median at $63,210 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$94,000
Baton Rouge$66,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$94,000	$89,670	$72,580	$72,525	93
Baton Rouge	$66,530	$63,210	$50,310	$54,024	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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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