Operations Research Analysts pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,730 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Charlotte earn between $76,060 and $129,660.
- $62K10th
- $76K25th
- $105KMedian
- $130K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,550 | $8,712 | $50.26 |
| Median | $105,180 | $8,765 | $50.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,060 | $6,338 | $36.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,660 | $10,805 | $62.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Charlotte earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($98,000) and 5% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $104,550 | $105,180 | $62,100 | $131,730 | 1,360 |
| North Carolina | $98,000 | $97,290 | $60,180 | $130,980 | 2,520 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $104,550, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $78,718 a year, or $6,560 a month and $3,028 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $78,718 | $6,560 |
| Working in SC | $77,900 | $6,492 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $104,550 buys what about $107,398 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($116,840).
- Durham$116,840
- Charlotte$104,550
- Raleigh$94,760
- Winston-Salem$89,190
- Greensboro$87,430
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Charlotte?
$50.26 an hour on average, and $50.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $78,718 a year ($6,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,550.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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