Operations Research Analysts Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $100,780 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.45
10th percentile $50,520
90th percentile $135,680
Employed locally 90
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,520
    25th
    $76,110
    50th (median)
    $100,780
    75th
    $105,650
    90th
    $135,680

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 145% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 45% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $86,100
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $75,370
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $57,720

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    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Knoxville, TN is $48.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Knoxville, TN is 10.4% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $50,520 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,110.