Operations Research Analysts pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for operations research analysts is $46.78 an hour ($97,290 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). North Carolina ranks 15th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for operations research analysts in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.93 | $60,180 |
| 25% of workers | $33.51 | $69,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.78 | $97,290 |
| 75% of workers | $61.01 | $126,890 |
| 90% of workers | $62.97 | $130,980 |
Operations Research Analysts pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $109,110 | 50 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $105,180 | 1,360 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $83,630 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $80,300 | 120 |
| Winston-Salem | $77,910 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for operations research analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $119,090 |
| Statisticians | $115,690 |
| Actuaries | $128,730 |
Other job titles for this job
Open operations research analysts jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring operations research analysts? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.