Operations Research Analysts Salary
Operations Research Analysts in Wichita, KS make a median of $102,880 a year, or about $49.46 an hour. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $130K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.95), which stretches that salary to about $115,660 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,099/month, or 16.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $103K get you in Wichita?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Wichita’s Regional Price Parity (88.95). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Wichita
Wichita sits well above the national pay line for operations research analysts, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $89K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,099/month, 17.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.95 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Wichita offers a genuinely strong financial position for operations research analystss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for operations research analysts in metros near Wichita, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $65K | $73K |
| Lawrence | $87K | $97K |
| Kansas City | $85K | $92K |
| Oklahoma City | $54K | $59K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wichita, KS
Entry-level operations research analysts (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $130K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Operations Research Analysts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Operations Research Analysts salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $130K | +46% | 770 |
| Virginia | $129K | +46% | 6,980 |
| Alabama | $116K | +30% | 550 |
| New York | $109K | +22% | 5,890 |
| Ohio | $104K | +17% | 2,600 |
| Idaho | $104K | +16% | 500 |
| Oregon | $102K | +15% | 2,710 |
| California | $102K | +15% | 10,620 |
| Delaware | $101K | +14% | 660 |
| Hawaii | $101K | +13% | 120 |
| Maine | $99K | +12% | 220 |
| Nebraska | $98K | +11% | 330 |
| Washington | $98K | +10% | 3,050 |
| Maryland | $97K | +10% | 4,710 |
| North Carolina | $97K | +9% | 2,520 |
| Connecticut | $97K | +9% | 950 |
| Massachusetts | $97K | +9% | 4,200 |
| District of Columbia | $96K | +8% | 2,250 |
| Minnesota | $96K | +7% | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | $92K | +4% | 120 |
| Kansas | $92K | +3% | N/A |
| Texas | $91K | +2% | 11,890 |
| Utah | $90K | +1% | 810 |
| Illinois | $90K | +1% | 5,180 |
| Vermont | $90K | +1% | 170 |
| Alaska | $89K | -0% | 70 |
| Nevada | $87K | -3% | 370 |
| Indiana | $85K | -4% | 1,380 |
| Kentucky | $84K | -6% | 660 |
| Michigan | $83K | -6% | 980 |
| North Dakota | $82K | -7% | 130 |
| Iowa | $81K | -9% | 300 |
| Montana | $80K | -10% | 150 |
| New Mexico | $80K | -10% | 510 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -10% | 1,380 |
| Pennsylvania | $80K | -10% | 3,220 |
| Rhode Island | $78K | -12% | 360 |
| Florida | $78K | -13% | 9,120 |
| Tennessee | $77K | -14% | 1,200 |
| Georgia | $76K | -14% | 4,600 |
| Arizona | $75K | -15% | 2,600 |
| Wisconsin | $72K | -19% | 4,270 |
| West Virginia | $64K | -28% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -29% | 550 |
| Missouri | $62K | -30% | 1,190 |
| Oklahoma | $62K | -31% | 1,840 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -34% | 210 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states with published data
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Frequently asked questions
Can a operations research analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Wichita?
Yes — at the median salary of $103K, rent takes 17.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,099/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for operations research analysts in Wichita?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new operations research analysts typically earn — is $79K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,728/month. At HUD’s $1,099/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is operations research analyst a high-paying job in Wichita?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $103K here vs. $89K nationally.
How does Wichita compare to the national average for operations research analysts?
Wichita pays $103K median vs. the U.S. average of $89K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.95), the purchasing-power equivalent is $116K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do operations research analysts make in Wichita, KS?
The median is $102,880 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,800, and experienced operations research analysts can clear $129,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $103K enough to live in Wichita?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,296/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,099/month, which eats 17.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a operations research analysts salary go in Wichita?
Wichita has a Regional Price Parity of 88.95 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median operations research analysts salary is worth about $115,660 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do operations research analysts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.