Operations Research Analysts pay range in Killeen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,990 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Killeen earn between $55,750 and $116,270.
- $56K10th
- $56K25th
- $90KMedian
- $116K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,900 | $7,575 | $43.70 |
| Median | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,750 | $4,646 | $26.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,270 | $9,689 | $55.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Killeen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Killeen earn 9% less than the Texas average ($100,070) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | $90,900 | $90,000 | $55,750 | $136,990 | 120 |
| Texas | $100,070 | $90,710 | $57,840 | $164,570 | 11,890 |
| 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 Killeen
On the average salary of $90,900, a single filer in Killeen takes home about $72,778 a year, or $6,065 a month and $2,799 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Killeen a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Killeen area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $90,900 buys what about $99,745 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Killeen ($46,660). A typical home costs $252,591, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Texas cities
Killeen ranks 4th of 16 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($113,610).
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 Killeen: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Killeen?
$43.70 an hour on average, and $43.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Killeen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Killeen?
About $72,778 a year ($6,065 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,900. Texas has no state income tax.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Killeen than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX (28660). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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