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Information Security Analysts

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Information Security Analysts

National Avg Annual Salary

$127,730

National Avg Hourly Wage

$61.41

National Total Employment

179,430

Top Metro Avg Salary

$204,340

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $152,640.

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Largest State Market

Virginia has one of the largest employment markets with 18,670 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $204,340.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 15,870 jobs.

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Top States for Information Security Analysts

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $152,640 15,800 Open
Idaho ID $145,880 870 Open
Maryland MD $145,450 8,770 Open
Washington WA $144,140 6,830 Open
New Jersey NJ $141,130 4,730 Open
New York NY $139,540 8,860 Open
Virginia VA $136,680 18,670 Open
Colorado CO $135,980 5,840 Open
District of Columbia DC $132,790 2,010 Open
Oregon OR $132,430 1,370 Open

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