Operations Research Analysts pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,370 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in La Crosse earn between $59,860 and $76,120.
- $50K10th
- $60K25th
- $67KMedian
- $76K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,370 | $5,864 | $33.83 |
| Median | $66,860 | $5,572 | $32.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,860 | $4,988 | $28.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,120 | $6,343 | $36.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in La Crosse earn 5% less than the Wisconsin average ($73,790) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $70,370 | $66,860 | $50,020 | $99,370 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $73,790 | $71,820 | $50,380 | $102,090 | 4,270 |
| 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 La Crosse
On the average salary of $70,370, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $55,667 a year, or $4,639 a month and $2,141 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $55,667 | $4,639 |
| Working in MN | $55,074 | $4,589 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $70,370 buys what about $76,682 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 8th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($79,120).
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 La Crosse: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in La Crosse?
$33.83 an hour on average, and $32.14 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $55,667 a year ($4,639 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,370.
Do operations research analysts earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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