Operations Research Analysts pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,560 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Augusta earn between $61,160 and $104,610.
- $51K10th
- $61K25th
- $89KMedian
- $105K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,030 | $7,419 | $42.80 |
| Median | $88,910 | $7,409 | $42.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,160 | $5,097 | $29.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,610 | $8,718 | $50.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Augusta earn 4% more than the Georgia average ($85,530) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $89,030 | $88,910 | $51,170 | $129,560 | 120 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $89,030, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $67,768 a year, or $5,647 a month and $2,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $67,875 | $5,656 |
| Working in GA | $67,768 | $5,647 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $89,030 buys what about $96,874 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd 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 Augusta: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Augusta?
$42.81 an hour on average, and $42.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Augusta?
About $67,768 a year ($5,647 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,030.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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