Operations Research Analysts pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,790 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Atlanta earn between $60,110 and $104,180.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $78KMedian
- $104K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,290 | $7,274 | $41.97 |
| Median | $77,510 | $6,459 | $37.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,110 | $5,009 | $28.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,180 | $8,682 | $50.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($85,530) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $87,290 | $77,510 | $52,350 | $134,790 | 3,250 |
| Georgia | $85,530 | $76,220 | $52,000 | $132,610 | 4,600 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $87,290, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $66,631 a year, or $5,553 a month and $2,563 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $87,290 buys what about $87,239 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 3rd of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Warner Robins pays the most ($101,410).
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Atlanta?
$41.97 an hour on average, and $37.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $66,631 a year ($5,553 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,290.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Atlanta 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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