Operations Research Analysts Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $66,000 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $84,280
Employed locally 30
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $52,720
    50th (median)
    $66,000
    75th
    $79,300
    90th
    $84,280

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 105% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 5% above 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $101,750
    Warner Robins, GA $94,350
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $93,980
    Michigan $84,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,640
    Gainesville, FL $79,780

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,250
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $64,570
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Athens, GA is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Athens, GA is 27.7% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,720.