Operations Research Analysts Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $97,220 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.74
10th percentile $62,130
90th percentile $168,400
Employed locally 40
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,130
    25th
    $76,130
    50th (median)
    $97,220
    75th
    $125,780
    90th
    $168,400

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 107% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $109,860
    Lynchburg, VA $107,430
    Richmond, VA $106,420
    Roanoke, VA $102,930

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $106,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,000
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,620
    Information Security Analysts $120,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $108,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Charlottesville, VA is $46.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Charlottesville, VA is 6.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,130 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,130.