Operations Research Analyst Salary in Nebraska
Based on 330+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$98,300
$47.26/hr
vs National Average
$89,241
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $150K
330 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Operations Research Analyst in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,550 |
| 25th percentile | $70,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,300 |
| 75th percentile | $128,280 |
| 90th percentile | $149,760 |
Top-Paying Industries for Operations Research Analyst (U.S.)
Which industries pay Operations Research Analysts the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Operations Research Analysts in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $108,120 | 4K |
| Utilities | $106,450 | 1K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $105,240 | 420 |
| Wholesale Trade | $104,070 | 3K |
| Information | $102,160 | 6K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Operations Research Analyst in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,830 |
| 2023 | $85,000 |
| 2024 | $96,990 |
| 2025 | $98,300 |
| 2026 (projected) | $99,628 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,830 | $82,360 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | $86,013 |
| 2024 | $96,990 | $88,990 |
| 2025 | $98,300 | $89,241 |
| 2026 (projected) | $99,628 | $90,446 |
Operations Research Analyst Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $70,640 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $98,300 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $128,280 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $149,760 |
Operations Research Analyst Salary in Other States
Related Operations Research Analyst Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Operations Research Analyst ($98,300 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Operations Research Analyst | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in NE | $135,780 | +38.1% | $65.28/hr |
| Computer Hardware Engineer in NE | $134,950 | +37.3% | $64.88/hr |
| Database Administrator in NE | $134,320 | +36.6% | $64.58/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in NE | $116,420 | +18.4% | $55.97/hr |
| Software Developer in NE | $110,900 | +12.8% | $53.32/hr |
| Data Scientist in NE | $98,230 | -0.1% | $47.23/hr |
| Computer Programmer in NE | $95,150 | -3.2% | $45.75/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in NE | $92,550 | -5.8% | $44.50/hr |
| Software Engineer in NE | $92,480 | -5.9% | $44.46/hr |
| Computer Systems Analyst in NE | $91,810 | -6.6% | $44.14/hr |
| Network Administrator in NE | $84,700 | -13.8% | $40.72/hr |
| Statistician in NE | $83,480 | -15.1% | $40.13/hr |