Operations Research Analysts Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $82,920 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.87
10th percentile $61,170
90th percentile $107,680
Employed locally 140
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,170
    25th
    $66,440
    50th (median)
    $82,920
    75th
    $101,670
    90th
    $107,680

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 131% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 31% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $114,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,000
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $109,860
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $108,680
    Lynchburg, VA $107,430
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $105,840

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$122,900
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,090
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,650
    Computer Occupations, All Other$89,690
    Data Scientists$97,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Greensboro, NC is $39.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Greensboro, NC is 9.2% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,170 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,440.