Mid-level Operations Research Analyst salary in Houston, TX
Based on 106 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II 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 | $75,084 |
| 25th | $81,806 |
| 50th (median) | $98,109 |
| 75th | $143,600 |
| 90th | $176,312 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $71,510 | $90,000 | 83 |
| FY2021 | $85,000 | $74,506 | $101,000 | 75 |
| FY2022 | $103,750 | $78,188 | $122,000 | 98 |
| FY2023 | $105,000 | $98,530 | $127,541 | 60 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $83,533 | $150,000 | 61 |
| FY2025 | $101,255 | $76,000 | $154,400 | 49 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $81,806 | $129,900 | 57 |
Cost of living
Houston's median mid-level Operations Research Analyst salary of $98,109 is worth about $99,500 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 $98,109, 14% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $175,000 | 22 |
| Deloitte | too few | 8 |
| Tiger Analytics | too few | 5 |
| PwC | too few | 4 |
| McKinsey & Company | too few | 3 |
| Optum | too few | 2 |
| BP America | too few | 2 |
| CGG Services (U.S.) | too few | 2 |
| Digineox | too few | 2 |
| ENGIE North America | 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.