Operations Research Analyst salary in Richmond, VA
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Richmond, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ashland, Glen Allen, Henrico, Hopewell, Mechanicsville.
Also listed as: Data Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,182 |
| 25th | $81,000 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $148,967 |
| 90th | $183,591 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,171 | $75,171 | $75,171 | 127 |
| FY2021 | $70,554 | $70,554 | $72,862 | 75 |
| FY2022 | $72,862 | $72,862 | $89,710 | 84 |
| FY2023 | $125,778 | $89,855 | $151,034 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $128,550 | $109,871 | $175,000 | 10 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 5 |
Cost of living
Richmond's median Operations Research Analyst salary of $115,000 is worth about $117,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Richmond = 97.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Operations Research Analysts in the Richmond, VA area earned a median of $109,650 in May 2025 (1,020 employed). The H-1B median here is $115,000, 5% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | too few | 2 |
| Easy Surfaces | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.