Information Security Analysts Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for information security analysts in the United States was $129,180 ($62.11 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,090 | $36.10 |
| 25th | $97,810 | $47.03 |
| Median | $129,180 | $62.11 |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.61 |
| 90th | $199,850 | $96.08 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-1212
- Total U.S. employment: 190,650
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $62.11 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $129,189 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $129,180.
With approximately 190,650 information security analysts employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Information Security Analysts Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $122,730 | $59.00 | -5.0% | 4,010 |
| Alaska | $114,990 | $55.28 | -11.0% | 300 |
| Arizona | $125,260 | $60.22 | -3.0% | 3,420 |
| Arkansas | $103,490 | $49.76 | -19.9% | 1,460 |
| California | $138,570 | $66.62 | +7.3% | 15,570 |
| Colorado | $135,220 | $65.01 | +4.7% | 5,700 |
| Connecticut | $130,570 | $62.77 | +1.1% | 1,170 |
| Delaware | $137,030 | $65.88 | +6.1% | 720 |
| District of Columbia | $135,090 | $64.95 | +4.6% | 1,510 |
| Florida | $124,860 | $60.03 | -3.3% | 14,220 |
| Georgia | $128,970 | $62.00 | -0.2% | 6,290 |
| Hawaii | $126,250 | $60.70 | -2.3% | 580 |
| Idaho | — | — | — | 840 |
| Illinois | $124,180 | $59.70 | -3.9% | 5,260 |
| Indiana | $101,420 | $48.76 | -21.5% | 2,260 |
| Iowa | $119,710 | $57.55 | -7.3% | 1,160 |
| Kansas | $100,620 | $48.38 | -22.1% | 1,830 |
| Kentucky | $103,630 | $49.82 | -19.8% | 1,680 |
| Louisiana | $92,990 | $44.71 | -28.0% | 720 |
| Maine | $101,730 | $48.91 | -21.2% | 400 |
| Maryland | $139,640 | $67.14 | +8.1% | 8,650 |
| Massachusetts | $136,550 | $65.65 | +5.7% | 6,100 |
| Michigan | $106,230 | $51.07 | -17.8% | 3,280 |
| Minnesota | $130,710 | $62.84 | +1.2% | 2,680 |
| Mississippi | $87,690 | $42.16 | -32.1% | 480 |
| Missouri | $103,440 | $49.73 | -19.9% | 3,260 |
| Montana | $81,950 | $39.40 | -36.6% | 380 |
| Nebraska | $92,550 | $44.50 | -28.4% | 1,210 |
| Nevada | $106,200 | $51.06 | -17.8% | 1,330 |
| New Hampshire | $124,000 | $59.62 | -4.0% | 590 |
| New Jersey | $134,820 | $64.82 | +4.4% | 4,860 |
| New Mexico | $130,070 | $62.54 | +0.7% | 2,470 |
| New York | $134,660 | $64.74 | +4.2% | 10,060 |
| North Carolina | $131,540 | $63.24 | +1.8% | 8,670 |
| North Dakota | $107,540 | $51.70 | -16.8% | 310 |
| Ohio | $110,480 | $53.11 | -14.5% | 6,010 |
| Oklahoma | $94,000 | $45.19 | -27.2% | 1,640 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,770 | $56.62 | -8.8% | 4,660 |
| Rhode Island | $109,420 | $52.61 | -15.3% | 710 |
| South Carolina | $105,800 | $50.87 | -18.1% | 1,720 |
| South Dakota | $116,640 | $56.08 | -9.7% | 770 |
| Tennessee | $115,430 | $55.50 | -10.6% | 3,330 |
| Texas | $129,890 | $62.45 | +0.5% | 16,130 |
| Utah | $99,690 | $47.93 | -22.8% | 1,910 |
| Vermont | $109,750 | $52.77 | -15.0% | 220 |
| Virginia | $134,900 | $64.86 | +4.4% | 19,120 |
| Washington | $154,940 | $74.49 | +19.9% | 6,030 |
| Wisconsin | $101,550 | $48.82 | -21.4% | 2,130 |
| Wyoming | $98,710 | $47.46 | -23.6% | 140 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for information security analysts?
The median annual wage for information security analysts is $129,180 ($62.11 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays information security analysts the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many information security analysts are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 190,650 information security analysts employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do information security analysts make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $62.11. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.