Operations Research Analysts Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $106,420 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.16
10th percentile $52,220
90th percentile $157,270
Employed locally 1,070
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,220
    25th
    $61,510
    50th (median)
    $106,420
    75th
    $127,870
    90th
    $157,270

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 26% 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
    Lynchburg, VA $107,430
    Roanoke, VA $102,930
    Corvallis, OR $101,440

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,200
    Information Security Analysts $122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Richmond, VA is $51.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Richmond, VA is 16.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $52,220 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,510.