Operations Research Analysts pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,170 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Columbus earn between $62,020 and $83,880.
- $52K10th
- $62K25th
- $74KMedian
- $84K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,030 | $6,336 | $36.55 |
| Median | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,020 | $5,168 | $29.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,880 | $6,990 | $40.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($85,530) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $76,030 | $74,210 | $51,510 | $118,170 | 80 |
| Georgia | $85,530 | $76,220 | $52,000 | $132,610 | 4,600 |
| United States | $99,730 | $88,940 | $57,060 | $159,910 | 108,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Operations Research Analysts salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $76,030, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $59,272 a year, or $4,939 a month and $2,280 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $59,272 | $4,939 |
| Working in AL | $59,150 | $4,929 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $76,030 buys what about $85,144 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 5th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Columbus?
$36.55 an hour on average, and $35.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Columbus?
About $59,272 a year ($4,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,030.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,730).
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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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