Operations Research Analysts pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,020 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Lincoln earn between $63,540 and $104,960.
- $61K10th
- $64K25th
- $78KMedian
- $105K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,240 | $7,770 | $44.83 |
| Median | $77,570 | $6,464 | $37.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,540 | $5,295 | $30.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,960 | $8,747 | $50.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Lincoln earn 8% less than the Nebraska average ($101,330) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $93,240 | $77,570 | $60,510 | $157,020 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $101,330 | $98,300 | $60,550 | $149,760 | 330 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $93,240, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $71,061 a year, or $5,922 a month and $2,733 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 Lincoln a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $93,240 buys what about $101,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($104,010).
- Omaha$104,010
- Lincoln$93,240
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Lincoln?
$44.83 an hour on average, and $37.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $71,061 a year ($5,922 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,240.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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