Information Security Analysts Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Information Security Analysts occupation accounted for over 164 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 4.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $119,860, and the median wage was $112,000. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 93.6%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Information Security Analysts occupation, employing over 73 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $122,750, with a median wage of $118,030. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -0.1% to 2.4%, indicating industry sector wages outpaced national wage trends.

Finance and Insurance accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 24 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $121,690, and the median wage was $122,810. The wage variance to the national average is 1.5%, similar to 2021.

The Information sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 16 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $131,330 and the median wage was $131,910. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 16.7% to 9.6%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Information Security Analysts occupation, we find that Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest concentration of jobs (5.1 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $137,890, and a median wage of $132,640. The location variance to the national average was 15%. California-Lexington Park, MD had the next highest concentration of jobs (3.6 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $115,620 and a median wage of $106,050. The industry variance to the national average was -3.5%. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD had 3.3 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $136,450 and a median wage of $128,880. The industry variance to the national average was 13.8%.

Summary

In 2022, the Information Security Analysts occupation in the United States saw notable growth, increasing by 4.1% to encompass over 164 thousand jobs. Reflecting the critical importance of their roles, these professionals commanded impressive wages, with an annual mean wage of $119,860 and a median wage of $112,000, surpassing the national average for all occupations by 93.6%. Within industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emerged as the primary employer, hiring over 73 thousand information security analysts. Despite this growth, there was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to the previous year, indicating sector wages outpaced national trends. Finance and Insurance also played a significant role, employing 24 thousand professionals, with wage variance similar to that of the previous year. The Information sector, with around 16 thousand employees, experienced a decrease in wage variance relative to the national average, although still substantial. Analyzing location concentration, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV exhibited the highest job concentration, offering wages notably above the national average. California-Lexington Park, MD, and Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, followed closely, each boasting considerable employment shares with varying wage differentials relative to the national average.

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