Operations Research Analysts pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,440 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Charleston earn between $58,200 and $72,790.
- $51K10th
- $58K25th
- $65KMedian
- $73K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,520 | $5,627 | $32.46 |
| Median | $65,440 | $5,453 | $31.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,200 | $4,850 | $27.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,790 | $6,066 | $35.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Charleston earn 5% less than the West Virginia average ($71,320) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $67,520 | $65,440 | $51,220 | $86,440 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $71,320 | $64,100 | $51,630 | $96,500 | 200 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $67,520, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $54,127 a year, or $4,511 a month and $2,082 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $67,520 buys what about $76,107 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Roanoke, VA$101,240
- Columbus, OH$98,380
- Charlottesville, VA$114,830
- Lexington, KY$80,220
- Winston-Salem, NC$89,190
- Springfield, OH$65,170
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 Charleston: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Charleston?
$32.46 an hour on average, and $31.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Charleston?
About $54,127 a year ($4,511 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,520.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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