Operations Research Analysts pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,410 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Baton Rouge earn between $50,310 and $76,650.
- $50K10th
- $50K25th
- $63KMedian
- $77K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,530 | $5,544 | $31.99 |
| Median | $63,210 | $5,268 | $30.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,310 | $4,192 | $24.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,650 | $6,388 | $36.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Baton Rouge earn 8% less than the Louisiana average ($72,320) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $66,530 | $63,210 | $50,310 | $79,410 | 360 |
| Louisiana | $72,320 | $63,210 | $49,940 | $111,160 | 550 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $66,530, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $54,024 a year, or $4,502 a month and $2,078 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $66,530 buys what about $73,287 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($94,000).
- New Orleans$94,000
- Baton Rouge$66,530
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Baton Rouge: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$31.98 an hour on average, and $30.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $54,024 a year ($4,502 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,530.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
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; area Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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