Operations Research Analysts pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for operations research analysts is $62.24 an hour ($129,460 a year). About 6,980 people work in this job there.
That is 46% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). Virginia ranks 2nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.53 | $71,820 |
| 25% of workers | $47.92 | $99,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.24 | $129,460 |
| 75% of workers | $79.92 | $166,230 |
| 90% of workers | $93.39 | $194,260 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $114,070 | 470 |
| Richmond | $109,650 | 1,020 |
| Roanoke | $102,930 | 50 |
| Charlottesville | $93,290 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
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