Operations Research Analysts pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $184,450 or more. The middle half of operations research analysts in Durham earn between $78,970 and $143,710.
- $53K10th
- $79K25th
- $109KMedian
- $144K75th
- $184K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,840 | $9,737 | $56.17 |
| Median | $109,110 | $9,092 | $52.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,970 | $6,581 | $37.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $143,710 | $11,976 | $69.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Operations Research Analysts pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Operations research analysts in Durham earn 19% more than the North Carolina average ($98,000) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($99,730). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $88,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $116,840 | $109,110 | $52,530 | $184,450 | 50 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $116,840, a single filer in Durham takes home about $86,874 a year, or $7,239 a month and $3,341 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for operations research analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $116,840 buys what about $119,747 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Operations Research Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Durham: questions
How much do operations research analysts make an hour in Durham?
$56.17 an hour on average, and $52.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level operations research analysts salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the operations research analysts take-home pay in Durham?
About $86,874 a year ($7,239 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,840.
Do operations research analysts earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 0.19, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.19).
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