Operations Research Analysts pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,510 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Greenville earn between $58,600 and $93,400.
- $52K10th
- $59K25th
- $73KMedian
- $93K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,220 | $6,602 | $38.09 |
| Median | $73,280 | $6,107 | $35.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,600 | $4,883 | $28.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $93,400 | $7,783 | $44.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Greenville earn 9% less than the South Carolina average ($87,170) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $79,220 | $73,280 | $52,170 | $126,510 | 250 |
| 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 Greenville
On the average salary of $79,220, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $61,624 a year, or $5,135 a month and $2,370 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greenville a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $79,220 buys what about $84,945 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 3rd of 4 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($103,100).
- 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 Greenville: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Greenville?
$38.09 an hour on average, and $35.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Greenville?
About $61,624 a year ($5,135 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,220.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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