Operations Research Analysts Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $57,750 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $94,690
Employed locally 100
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $94,690

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 99% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 1% below 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,360
    Software Developers $113,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,390
    Computer Programmers $88,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Macon, GA is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Macon, GA is 36.7% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.