Operations Research Analysts Salary in Kentucky
Operations Research Analysts in Kentucky earn a median of $83,850 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($88,940)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,970; the top 10% earn over $129,860. Nationally the range is $57,060 to $159,910.
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Operations Research Analysts pay in Kentucky
How much do operations research analysts make in Kentucky?
The median is $83,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,970 and the top 10% earn over $129,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for operations research analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 47 (−6% vs. the national median of $88,940). Living costs are not included.