Computer and Mathematical Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Above-baseline growth SOC 15-1212

Information Security Analysts

Projected +29% employment change leads this card; pay sits next to Database Architects, Web Developers, Computer Network Architects, Web and Digital Interface Designers.

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Same-major-group titles next to Information Security Analysts: Database Architects ($140K) , Web Developers ($93K) , Computer Network Architects ($134K) , Web and Digital Interface Designers ($104K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Information Security Analysts publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 15-1212 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergen…
  2. 2. Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems
  3. 3. Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted dig…
  4. 4. Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security mea…
  5. 5. Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status
  6. 6. Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated
  7. 7. Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests
  8. 8. Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes
  9. 9. Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
  10. 10. Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors
  11. 11. Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency

Information Security Analysts: O*NET ranks Reading Comprehension first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 15-1212 - lead skill Reading Comprehension at 4.0 ; lead knowledge Computers and Electronics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Reading Comprehension 4.0
  2. 2. Critical Thinking 3.9
  3. 3. Active Listening 3.8
  4. 4. Complex Problem Solving 3.8
  5. 5. Speaking 3.6
  6. 6. Writing 3.5
  7. 7. Monitoring 3.4
  8. 8. Judgment and Decision Making 3.4

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Computers and Electronics 4.3
  2. 2. English Language 4.3
  3. 3. Administration and Management 3.7
  4. 4. Engineering and Technology 3.6
  5. 5. Telecommunications 3.6
  6. 6. Customer and Personal Service 3.4
Projected employment change 2024-2034
↑ +29%
much faster than average (3.1%)
National median $129,180/yr
$129K
National median
16,000
Annual openings
190,650
Estimated US jobs
Database Architects
Highest-pay peer · $140K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Bachelor's degree
Related experience Less than 5 years

Top Paying States for Information Security Analysts

1. District of Columbia $135,090
2. Washington $154,940
3. New York $134,660
4. Maryland $139,640
5. Massachusetts $136,550
6. Delaware $137,030
7. Colorado $135,220
8. New Jersey $134,820
9. Virginia $134,900
10. California $138,570

Other Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles

  1. 1. Computer Network Architects $134,050
  2. 2. Database Architects $139,500
  3. 3. Web Developers $92,650
  4. 4. Web and Digital Interface Designers $104,000
  5. 5. Actuaries $130,000
  6. 6. Computer Occupations, All Other $116,580

BLS projects +29% employment change for Information Security Analysts (2024-2034), much faster than average vs the all-occupations baseline of 3.1%. Published median pay is $129,180.

BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as typical entry education and less than 5 years related experience. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal employer rules. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: District of Columbia at $135,090. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Database Architects at $139,500. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Information Security Analysts pay-rank #6 in Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Among 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations with a published OEWS median, Information Security Analysts is pay-rank #6, the upper third of that major group. The order is ROW_NUMBER on national median (title as tiebreak), not a worker-level percentile.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

SOC 15-1212 · national median $129,180 · upper third of Computer and Mathematical Occupations (#6/21). Open the full OEWS map or a named state before treating the card median as a local ask.

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State, metro, and percentile for SOC 15-1212

District of Columbia · top state for Information Security Analysts

$135K published median

Washington · #2 state pay

$155K · behind District of Columbia

Database Architects

Highest-pay peer vs Information Security Analysts · $140K

Web Developers

Lower-pay peer beside Information Security Analysts · $93K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles sit near Information Security Analysts at the top of the pay table? ▼
Information Security Analysts is pay-rank #6 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations with an OEWS median, upper third. Nearest upper-third titles: Actuaries ($130K), Mathematicians ($127K), Computer Network Architects ($134K), Software Developers ($136K). Rank is ROW_NUMBER on national median.
What do information security analysts do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Information Security Analysts. Leading ones include: Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergen…; Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems; Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted dig…; Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security mea…. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for information security analysts? ▼
For SOC 15-1212, O*NET importance scores lead with Reading Comprehension (4.0), Critical Thinking (3.9), Active Listening (3.8), Complex Problem Solving (3.8). Knowledge areas emphasize Computers and Electronics, English Language, Administration and Management. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Information Security Analysts? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $129,180 as the national median for Information Security Analysts. The published 10th-90th range is $75,090 to $199,850. Beside Database Architects ($139,500), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
How fast is Information Security Analysts projected to grow? ▼
BLS Employment Projections put Information Security Analysts at +29% change for 2024-2034, with about 16,000 annual openings. Versus the all-occupations baseline (3.1%): much faster than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Information Security Analysts? ▼
BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Information Security Analysts. Related-work-experience category: less than 5 years. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Information Security Analysts? ▼
District of Columbia ($135,090), Washington ($154,940), New York ($134,660) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Information Security Analysts card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 15-1212. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Information Security Analysts. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics