Operations Research Analysts pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,990 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Charleston earn between $79,310 and $125,140.
- $69K10th
- $79K25th
- $104KMedian
- $125K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,100 | $8,592 | $49.57 |
| Median | $104,220 | $8,685 | $50.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,310 | $6,609 | $38.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,140 | $10,428 | $60.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Charleston earn 18% more than the South Carolina average ($87,170) and 3% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $103,100 | $104,220 | $69,080 | $136,990 | 340 |
| South Carolina | $87,170 | $80,240 | $52,500 | $125,700 | 1,380 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $103,100, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $76,955 a year, or $6,413 a month and $2,960 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $103,100 buys what about $102,118 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 4 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$103,100
- Spartanburg$89,990
- Greenville$79,220
- Columbia$78,850
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 Charleston: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Charleston?
$49.57 an hour on average, and $50.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Charleston?
About $76,955 a year ($6,413 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,100.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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