Operations Research Analysts pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for operations research analysts is $40.31 an hour ($83,850 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). Kentucky ranks 29th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.35 | $58,970 |
| 25% of workers | $32.86 | $68,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.31 | $83,850 |
| 75% of workers | $50.75 | $105,570 |
| 90% of workers | $62.44 | $129,860 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $81,530 | 280 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $72,500 | 140 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Data Scientists | $91,760 |
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