Operations Research Analysts pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $164,280 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Virginia Beach earn between $85,470 and $140,130.
- $65K10th
- $85K25th
- $114KMedian
- $140K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,360 | $9,697 | $55.94 |
| Median | $114,070 | $9,506 | $54.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,470 | $7,122 | $41.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $140,130 | $11,678 | $67.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Virginia Beach earn 11% less than the Virginia average ($130,720) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $116,360 | $114,070 | $65,040 | $164,280 | 470 |
| Virginia | $130,720 | $129,460 | $71,820 | $194,260 | 6,980 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $116,360, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $84,813 a year, or $7,068 a month and $3,262 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $86,555 | $7,213 |
| Working in VA | $84,813 | $7,068 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $116,360 buys what about $118,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 1st of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Virginia Beach$116,360
- Charlottesville$114,830
- Richmond$105,800
- Roanoke$101,240
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$55.94 an hour on average, and $54.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $84,813 a year ($7,068 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,360.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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