Operations Research Analysts Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $102,930 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.49
10th percentile $57,080
90th percentile $139,660
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,080
    25th
    $73,260
    50th (median)
    $102,930
    75th
    $132,180
    90th
    $139,660

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 153% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 53% 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
    Richmond, VA $106,420
    Corvallis, OR $101,440

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $104,600
    Computer Network Architects $98,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Roanoke, VA is $49.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Roanoke, VA is 12.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,080 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,260.