Operations Research Analysts pay range in Lawrence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,410 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Lawrence earn between $87,380 and $87,540.
- $48K10th
- $87K25th
- $87KMedian
- $88K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,120 | $7,093 | $40.92 |
| Median | $87,380 | $7,282 | $42.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,380 | $7,282 | $42.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,540 | $7,295 | $42.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Lawrence vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Lawrence earn 12% less than the Kansas average ($96,580) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $85,120 | $87,380 | $48,030 | $104,410 | 40 |
| Kansas | $96,580 | $92,050 | $58,570 | $137,820 | n/a |
| 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 Lawrence
On the average salary of $85,120, a single filer in Lawrence takes home about $64,762 a year, or $5,397 a month and $2,491 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawrence a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawrence area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $85,120 buys what about $94,323 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawrence ($47,390). A typical home costs $340,687, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Kansas cities
Lawrence ranks 2nd of 3 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($104,940).
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 Lawrence: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Lawrence?
$40.92 an hour on average, and $42.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Lawrence?
About $64,762 a year ($5,397 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,120.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Lawrence than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Lawrence, KS (29940). 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 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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