Operations Research Analysts Salary in Nebraska

Operations research analysts in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $104,010 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($93,240), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the operations research analysts average at $101,330 and the median at $98,300 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,730.

Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$104,010
Lincoln$93,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$104,010	$102,900	$75,390	$78,148	92
Lincoln	$93,240	$77,570	$63,540	$71,061	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Nebraska

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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