Operations Research Analysts Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $77,350 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $49,400
90th percentile $119,370
Employed locally 110
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,400
    25th
    $56,600
    50th (median)
    $77,350
    75th
    $97,910
    90th
    $119,370

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 116% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 16% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,650
    Software Developers $104,590
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,570
    Information Security Analysts $105,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Augusta, GA-SC is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $49,400 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,600.