Operations Research Analysts Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $63,180 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $98,180
Employed locally 90
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $61,160
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $98,180

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 109% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 9% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $69,420
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $66,730
    Morgantown, WV $62,060

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,260
    Computer Systems Analysts $99,050
    Software Developers $100,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $69,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Charleston, WV is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Charleston, WV is 30.8% below 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,160.