Information Security Analysts Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for information security analystss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $132,510 ≈ $64/hr
National median salary $129,180
Total employment 190,650 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +28.5%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 16,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 182,800 → 234,900 (+52,100)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$156,080
- Massachusetts$151,000
- Maryland$149,940
- California$149,090
- New York$144,720
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$92,790
- Montana$97,940
- Oklahoma$100,810
- Louisiana$100,810
- Nebraska$102,210
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $156,080 | $154,940 | $75 | +17.8% | 6,030 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $151,000 | $136,550 | $73 | +14% | 6,100 |
| 3 | Maryland | $149,940 | $139,640 | $72 | +13.2% | 8,650 |
| 4 | California | $149,090 | $138,570 | $72 | +12.5% | 15,570 |
| 5 | New York | $144,720 | $134,660 | $70 | +9.2% | 10,060 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $143,330 | $135,090 | $69 | +8.2% | 1,510 |
| 7 | Colorado | $142,660 | $135,220 | $69 | +7.7% | 5,700 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $142,450 | $130,070 | $68 | +7.5% | 2,470 |
| 9 | Virginia | $141,360 | $134,900 | $68 | +6.7% | 19,120 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $140,040 | $134,820 | $67 | +5.7% | 4,860 |
| 11 | Delaware | $137,080 | $137,030 | $66 | +3.4% | 720 |
| 12 | Georgia | $131,590 | $128,970 | $63 | -0.7% | 6,290 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $130,990 | $131,540 | $63 | -1.1% | 8,670 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $130,970 | $130,710 | $63 | -1.2% | 2,680 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $130,840 | $130,570 | $63 | -1.3% | 1,170 |
| 16 | Texas | $130,710 | $129,890 | $63 | -1.4% | 16,130 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $130,320 | $115,430 | $63 | -1.7% | 3,330 |
| 18 | Illinois | $127,000 | $124,180 | $61 | -4.2% | 5,260 |
| 19 | Arizona | $125,170 | $125,260 | $60 | -5.5% | 3,420 |
| 20 | Florida | $124,510 | $124,860 | $60 | -6% | 14,220 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $122,980 | $124,000 | $59 | -7.2% | 590 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $122,660 | $126,250 | $59 | -7.4% | 580 |
| 23 | Vermont | $122,390 | $109,750 | $59 | -7.6% | 220 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $121,640 | $109,420 | $58 | -8.2% | 710 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $120,750 | $116,640 | $58 | -8.9% | 770 |
| 26 | Iowa | $119,800 | $119,710 | $58 | -9.6% | 1,160 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $119,570 | $117,770 | $57 | -9.8% | 4,660 |
| 28 | Nevada | $119,190 | $106,200 | $57 | -10.1% | 1,330 |
| 29 | Alabama | $119,070 | $122,730 | $57 | -10.1% | 4,010 |
| 30 | Alaska | $117,930 | $114,990 | $57 | -11% | 300 |
| 31 | Ohio | $117,710 | $110,480 | $57 | -11.2% | 6,010 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $115,090 | $105,800 | $55 | -13.1% | 1,720 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $112,320 | $98,710 | $54 | -15.2% | 140 |
| 34 | Michigan | $111,160 | $106,230 | $53 | -16.1% | 3,280 |
| 35 | Maine | $109,230 | $101,730 | $53 | -17.6% | 400 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $108,310 | $103,630 | $52 | -18.3% | 1,680 |
| 37 | Missouri | $107,610 | $103,440 | $52 | -18.8% | 3,260 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $107,420 | $107,540 | $52 | -18.9% | 310 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $106,960 | $101,550 | $51 | -19.3% | 2,130 |
| 40 | Indiana | $106,020 | $101,420 | $51 | -20% | 2,260 |
| 41 | Utah | $105,680 | $99,690 | $51 | -20.2% | 1,910 |
| 42 | Kansas | $104,550 | $100,620 | $50 | -21.1% | 1,830 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $102,980 | $103,490 | $50 | -22.3% | 1,460 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $102,210 | $92,550 | $49 | -22.9% | 1,210 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $100,810 | $92,990 | $48 | -23.9% | 720 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $100,810 | $94,000 | $48 | -23.9% | 1,640 |
| 47 | Montana | $97,940 | $81,950 | $47 | -26.1% | 380 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $92,790 | $87,690 | $45 | -30% | 480 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 331 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,120 | $196,700 | 2,280 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $162,310 | $159,070 | 3,730 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $161,780 | $162,580 | 4,700 |
| 4 | Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $157,660 | $146,910 | 870 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $154,990 | $155,140 | 520 |
| 6 | Asheville, NC | $149,350 | $134,950 | 200 |
| 7 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $148,950 | $150,230 | 16,560 |
| 8 | Wilmington, NC | $145,170 | $126,760 | 230 |
| 9 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $143,640 | $132,540 | 2,510 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,470 | $149,280 | 11,330 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing information security analystss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $175,410 | $180,530 | 1,040 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $175,410 | $180,530 | 1,040 |
| 3 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $173,950 | $168,690 | 460 |
| 4 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers | $169,260 | $171,190 | 660 |
| 5 | Broadcasting and Content Providers | $168,890 | $170,010 | 690 |
| 6 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $168,640 | $172,650 | 250 |
| 7 | Utility System Construction | $168,580 | $150,920 | 140 |
| 8 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $168,580 | $151,200 | — |
| 9 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $166,610 | $148,710 | — |
| 10 | Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $166,300 | $144,970 | 100 |
| 11 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $160,330 | $160,760 | 280 |
| 12 | Monetary Authorities-Central Bank | $159,640 | $151,990 | 630 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do information security analysts make in the U.S.?
The median information security analysts salary in the United States is $129,180 per year (mean $132,510), and about 80% earn between $75,090 and $199,850.
How much do information security analysts make per hour?
Roughly $64 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $132,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays information security analysts the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for information security analysts at $156,080 per year (median $154,940).
What is the job outlook for information security analysts?
Employment is projected to change +28.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 16,000 openings per year.
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