Operations Research Analysts pay range in Greensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,010 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Greensboro earn between $65,560 and $102,790.
- $59K10th
- $66K25th
- $80KMedian
- $103K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,430 | $7,286 | $42.03 |
| Median | $80,300 | $6,692 | $38.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,560 | $5,463 | $31.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,790 | $8,566 | $49.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Greensboro vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Greensboro earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($98,000) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | $87,430 | $80,300 | $59,110 | $129,010 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $98,000 | $97,290 | $60,180 | $130,980 | 2,520 |
| 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 Greensboro
On the average salary of $87,430, a single filer in Greensboro takes home about $67,357 a year, or $5,613 a month and $2,591 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greensboro a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greensboro area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $87,430 buys what about $94,147 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Greensboro ($46,570). A typical home costs $266,370, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Greensboro ranks 5th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($116,840).
- Durham$116,840
- Charlotte$104,550
- Raleigh$94,760
- Winston-Salem$89,190
- Greensboro$87,430
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 Greensboro: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Greensboro?
$42.03 an hour on average, and $38.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Greensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Greensboro?
About $67,357 a year ($5,613 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,430.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Greensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC (24660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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