Operations Research Analysts Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $77,600 -15% vs national
Median hourly $37.31
10th percentile $49,370
90th percentile $118,350
Employed locally 270
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,370
    25th
    $55,650
    50th (median)
    $77,600
    75th
    $91,300
    90th
    $118,350

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 105% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% 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
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $121,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $113,730
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $90,750
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $84,140
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $81,550
    Gainesville, FL $79,780

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,870
    Computer Systems Analysts $103,320
    Software Developers $103,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,440
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $82,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Pensacola, FL is $37.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Pensacola, FL is 15% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,370 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,650.