Operations Research Analyst salary in Austin, TX
Based on 355 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Round Rock, Leander, Cedar Park, Manor, Georgetown.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,397 |
| 25th | $93,000 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $145,492 |
| 90th | $175,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $100,100 | $78,000 | $121,236 | 261 |
| FY2021 | $107,349 | $84,000 | $138,091 | 285 |
| FY2022 | $115,253 | $88,275 | $144,500 | 433 |
| FY2023 | $118,726 | $91,146 | $150,000 | 203 |
| FY2024 | $124,000 | $94,400 | $156,464 | 239 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $94,800 | $145,000 | 229 |
| FY2026 | $112,600 | $92,997 | $147,271 | 126 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $115,000 is worth about $117,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Austin, TX area earned a median of $88,190 in May 2025 (1,600 employed). The H-1B median here is $115,000, 30% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $132,500 | 56 |
| Deloitte | $105,000 | 30 |
| Meta | $147,500 | 22 |
| Apple | $122,800 | 21 |
| Dell USA L.P. | $152,555 | 12 |
| Tiger Analytics | $150,000 | 12 |
| Aurora Energy Research | $86,450 | 10 |
| Dell Products L.P. | $111,395 | 10 |
| Visa | too few | 7 |
| Nxp | too few | 7 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $83,550 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,461 | 126 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,511 | 96 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,000 | 99 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,776 | $83,550 | 30 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,984 | $97,461 | 126 |
| Senior · Level III | $92,768 | $124,511 | 96 |
| Expert · Level IV | $110,552 | $136,000 | 99 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.