Operations Research Analysts pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,940 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Tulsa earn between $65,890 and $87,240.
- $58K10th
- $66K25th
- $73KMedian
- $87K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,090 | $6,591 | $38.02 |
| Median | $72,680 | $6,057 | $34.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,890 | $5,491 | $31.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,240 | $7,270 | $41.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Tulsa earn 24% more than the Oklahoma average ($63,770) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $79,090 | $72,680 | $57,590 | $106,940 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $63,770 | $61,520 | $41,680 | $88,280 | 1,840 |
| 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 Tulsa
On the average salary of $79,090, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $61,456 a year, or $5,121 a month and $2,364 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $79,090 buys what about $88,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 1st of 2 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tulsa$79,090
- Oklahoma City$61,870
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 Tulsa: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Tulsa?
$38.03 an hour on average, and $34.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $61,456 a year ($5,121 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,090.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 0.24, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.24).
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