Operations Research Analysts Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $81,240 -11% vs national
Median hourly $39.06
10th percentile $57,230
90th percentile $132,670
Employed locally 250
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,230
    25th
    $68,530
    50th (median)
    $81,240
    75th
    $111,950
    90th
    $132,670

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 85% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 15% 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
    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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,470
    Data Scientists $102,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Raleigh, NC is $39.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Raleigh, NC is 11% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $57,230 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,530.