How much does an operations research analyst make in Illinois?
$89,800a year
Median yearly pay for operations research analysts in Illinois. That is $43.17 an hour or $7,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,500Median: $89,800Highest 10%: $165,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 25th | $75,490 | $36.29 | |
| Median | $89,800 | $43.17 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.02 | |
| 90th | $165,000 | $79.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $129,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $86,500 |
| Bloomington, IL | $76,890 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,650 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operations research analysts.
| 21. Kansas | $92,050 |
| 22. Texas | $90,710 |
| 23. Utah | $90,200 |
| 24. Illinois | $89,800 |
| 25. Vermont | $89,790 |
| 26. Alaska | $88,750 |
| 27. Nevada | $86,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operations research analyst make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $43.17 ($89,800 a year).
Do operations research analysts make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $89,800 against $88,940 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for operations research analyst pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays operations research analysts the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $129,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.