Operations Research Analysts Salary in Lynchburg, VA

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

Median annual salary $107,430 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.65
10th percentile $74,170
90th percentile $177,790
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,170
    25th
    $83,950
    50th (median)
    $107,430
    75th
    $140,140
    90th
    $177,790

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 158% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 58% 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
    Richmond, VA $106,420
    Roanoke, VA $102,930
    Corvallis, OR $101,440

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,530
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,740
    Information Security Analysts $129,510
    Computer Network Architects $124,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Lynchburg, VA is $51.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Lynchburg, VA is 17.7% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $74,170 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,950.