Operations Research Analysts pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,280 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Athens earn between $52,720 and $79,300.
- $35K10th
- $53K25th
- $66KMedian
- $79K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,130 | $5,344 | $30.83 |
| Median | $66,000 | $5,500 | $31.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,720 | $4,393 | $25.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,300 | $6,608 | $38.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $64,130, a single filer in Athens takes home about $51,257 a year, or $4,271 a month and $1,971 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $64,130 buys what about $68,704 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 6th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Warner Robins pays the most ($101,410).
Highest-paying cities for operations research analysts
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,770).
- Colorado Springs, CO$136,770
- Lexington Park, MD$135,050
- Huntsville, AL$130,920
- Denver, CO$129,810
- Washington, DC$129,160
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Operations Research Analysts salary in Athens: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Athens?
$30.83 an hour on average, and $31.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Athens?
About $51,257 a year ($4,271 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,130.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($101,343).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2031; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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