Operations Research Analysts pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,120 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Racine earn between $55,900 and $77,240.
- $50K10th
- $56K25th
- $64KMedian
- $77K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,230 | $5,602 | $32.32 |
| Median | $63,520 | $5,293 | $30.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,900 | $4,658 | $26.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,240 | $6,437 | $37.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Racine earn 9% less than the Wisconsin average ($73,790) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $67,230 | $63,520 | $50,470 | $87,120 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $73,790 | $71,820 | $50,380 | $102,090 | 4,270 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $67,230, a single filer in Racine takes home about $53,644 a year, or $4,470 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Racine a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $67,230 buys what about $70,060 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 11th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($79,120).
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 Racine: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Racine?
$32.32 an hour on average, and $30.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Racine?
About $53,644 a year ($4,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,230.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Racine 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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