Operations Research Analysts Salary in Kentucky

Operations research analysts in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $87,510 a year) and the least in Lexington ($80,220), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $89,930 and the median at $83,850 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$87,510
Lexington$80,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$87,510	$81,530	$67,780	$65,523	93
Lexington	$80,220	$72,500	$62,450	$60,369	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Operations Research Analysts salary in other states

Operations Research Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
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.

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