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Operations Research Analysts average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $113,610 | $106,380 | $79,490 | $88,755 | 103 |
| Houston | $98,820 | $86,380 | $71,190 | $78,350 | 99 |
| Austin | $98,030 | $88,190 | $77,820 | $77,794 | 98 |
| Killeen | $90,900 | $90,000 | $55,750 | $72,778 | 91 |
| Midland | $90,810 | $100,390 | $63,930 | $72,715 | 96 |
| Waco | $90,220 | $77,970 | $60,050 | $72,300 | 93 |
| El Paso | $86,470 | $72,740 | $65,170 | $69,662 | 90 |
| Beaumont | $85,270 | $77,730 | $66,400 | $68,817 | 90 |
| Abilene | $83,880 | $75,310 | $64,210 | $67,840 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $83,470 | $72,890 | $57,840 | $67,551 | 95 |
| McAllen | $82,970 | $73,260 | $57,180 | $67,199 | 86 |
| Tyler | $80,650 | $78,240 | $64,110 | $65,567 | 92 |
| Lubbock | $80,030 | $79,790 | $66,340 | $65,131 | 91 |
| College Station | $76,550 | $79,870 | $63,780 | $62,683 | 91 |
| Amarillo | $75,140 | $66,020 | $58,440 | $61,691 | 92 |
| Brownsville | $74,300 | $65,760 | $48,450 | $61,100 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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