Operations Research Analysts pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for operations research analysts is $35.98 an hour ($74,850 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 4% higher than the Wisconsin median ($71,820).
Pay range for operations research analysts in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| 25% of workers | $29.32 | $60,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.98 | $74,850 |
| 75% of workers | $39.80 | $82,780 |
| 90% of workers | $49.50 | $102,960 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $75,650 | 880 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $74,850 | 1,310 |
| Sheboygan | $74,420 | 50 |
| Appleton | $72,630 | 100 |
| Wausau | $71,610 | 60 |
| Green Bay | $67,340 | 340 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $66,860 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $65,240 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $64,990 | 160 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $63,520 | 40 |
| Eau Claire | $62,630 | 110 |
| Kenosha | $62,210 | 60 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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