Operations Research Analysts pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,190 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Lansing earn between $74,340 and $103,440.
- $70K10th
- $74K25th
- $82KMedian
- $103K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,980 | $7,582 | $43.74 |
| Median | $82,290 | $6,858 | $39.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,340 | $6,195 | $35.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,440 | $8,620 | $49.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Lansing earn 4% less than the Michigan average ($94,890) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $90,980 | $82,290 | $70,330 | $115,190 | 40 |
| Michigan | $94,890 | $83,480 | $61,650 | $139,880 | 980 |
| 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 Lansing
On the average salary of $90,980, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $68,362 a year, or $5,697 a month and $2,629 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $90,980 buys what about $95,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 3rd of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($97,590).
- Detroit$97,590
- Grand Rapids$96,720
- Lansing$90,980
- Ann Arbor$90,700
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 Lansing: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Lansing?
$43.74 an hour on average, and $39.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Lansing?
About $68,362 a year ($5,697 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,980. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do operations research analysts earn more in Lansing 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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