SOC 15-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Operations Research Analysts — Middle Georgia
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $61,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Operations Research Analysts, 31.1% beneath the national figure of $88,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,250, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Operations Research Analysts, 31.1% beneath the national figure of $88,940. Pay ranges from under $44,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,290 to $69,490.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.59 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Warner Robins records the highest median at $97,970. Of the 352 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,270 | −50.2% |
| 25th | $53,290 | −40.1% |
| Median (50th) | $61,250 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $69,490 | −21.9% |
| 90th | $75,640 | −15.0% |
| Mean | $64,500 | −27.5% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Middle Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $61,250 goes as far as $63,603 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,603US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,250 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,270 to $75,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $97,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Operations Research Analysts in Middle Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $61,250, or $29.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $88,940, so pay in Middle Georgia, GA is 31.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Middle Georgia, GA earns more than $75,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Warner Robins, at $97,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Middle Georgia, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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