Entry-level Operations Research Analyst salary in Houston, TX
Based on 94 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level I in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, Sugar Land.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,144 |
| 25th | $57,075 |
| 50th (median) | $81,806 |
| 75th | $106,830 |
| 90th | $113,172 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $53,477 | $53,477 | $60,493 | 27 |
| FY2021 | $72,000 | $55,992 | $76,800 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $55,000 | $83,100 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $74,520 | $69,950 | $84,500 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $69,205 | $53,144 | $97,500 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $100,200 | $57,600 | $108,180 | 55 |
Cost of living
Houston's median entry-level Operations Research Analyst salary of $81,806 is worth about $82,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $86,380 in May 2025 (2,500 employed). The H-1B median here is $81,806, 5% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CGG Services (U.S.) | $106,740 | 39 |
| Deloitte | too few | 7 |
| Cainiao Supply Chain | too few | 2 |
| Global Shop Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Joy Island Chain Supply | too few | 2 |
| Milanblocks | too few | 2 |
| Uniuni Logistics | too few | 2 |
| Y-Max Wireless | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $81,806 | 94 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,109 | 106 |
| Senior · Level III | $132,482 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $172,652 | 42 |
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 | $57,075 | $81,806 | 94 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $81,806 | $98,109 | 106 |
| Senior · Level III | $106,558 | $132,482 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,934 | $172,652 | 42 |
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.