Operations Research Analysts Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $92,530 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.49
10th percentile $57,950
90th percentile $138,980
Employed locally 90
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,950
    25th
    $57,970
    50th (median)
    $92,530
    75th
    $119,750
    90th
    $138,980

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 130% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operations Research Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Lexington Park, MD $135,390
    Peoria, IL $134,500
    Colorado Springs, CO $133,720
    Huntsville, AL $132,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $115,950
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    Columbus, OH $109,440
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,840
    Ohio $104,610
    Toledo, OH $98,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,110
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,240
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,820
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,980
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,450
    Data Scientists $112,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operations Research Analysts make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Akron, OH is $44.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.26 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Operations Research Analysts salaries?

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Akron, OH is 1.4% above the national median of $91,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operations Research Analysts in Akron?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,950 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,970.