Operations Research Analysts Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $132,620 +45.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.76
10th percentile $82,210
90th percentile $185,180
Employed locally 330
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,210
    25th
    $100,670
    50th (median)
    $132,620
    75th
    $159,040
    90th
    $185,180

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 159% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 59% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090

    Nearby metros — Operations Research Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,090
    Alabama $117,540
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $112,550
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $105,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $102,710

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,320
    Computer Systems Analysts $124,960
    Information Security Analysts $127,120
    Computer Network Architects $130,660
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,070
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Huntsville, AL is $63.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Huntsville, AL is 45.3% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $82,210 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,670.