Operations Research Analysts pay in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

In Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (NC), the median pay for operations research analysts is $50.57 an hour ($105,180 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$50.57Median hourly pay
$76,060–$129,660Middle half of workers, yearly
1,360People in this job in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (NC)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($88,940). It is 8% higher than the North Carolina median ($97,290).

Pay range for operations research analysts in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (NC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.86$62,100
25% of workers$36.57$76,060
Half of workers (median)$50.57$105,180
75% of workers$62.34$129,660
90% of workers$63.33$131,730

Operations Research Analysts pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill$109,11050
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia (this page)$105,1801,360
Raleigh-Cary$83,630220
Greensboro-High Point$80,300120
Winston-Salem$77,91050

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)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 7,500 openings a year (BLS)

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