Operations Research Analysts Salary in Morgantown, WV

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

Median annual salary $62,060 -32% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $53,100
90th percentile $84,310
Employed locally 30
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,100
    25th
    $62,060
    50th (median)
    $62,060
    75th
    $64,610
    90th
    $84,310

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% below 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
    Charleston, WV $63,180

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $94,630
    Computer Occupations, All Other $115,120
    Web Developers $69,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,640
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Morgantown, WV is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Morgantown, WV is 32% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $53,100 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,060.