Operations Research Analysts Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $94,710 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.54
10th percentile $62,990
90th percentile $123,750
Employed locally 50
National median $91,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,990
    25th
    $72,720
    50th (median)
    $94,710
    75th
    $118,540
    90th
    $123,750

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Operations Research Analysts salary vs area income 147% Median Operations Research Analysts salary is 47% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,140
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,830
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,930
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,800
    Information Security Analysts $123,700
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operations Research Analysts in Winston, NC is $45.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operations Research Analysts salary in Winston, NC is 3.7% above 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Operations Research Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,990 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,720.