Operations Research Analysts Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $44,970 -50.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $74,430
Employed locally 440
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $44,970
    75th
    $53,250
    90th
    $74,430

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 71% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 29% 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
    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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $68,250
    Software Developers $100,980
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,170
    Computer Programmers $65,810
    Information Security Analysts $72,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Tallahassee, FL is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Tallahassee, FL is 50.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.