# Information Security Analysts

SOC 15-1212. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/information-security-analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $129,180 (middle half $97,810–$163,500; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $100,547; 76% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 21%; ~14.1k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Computer Administration Management And Security: 15% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/information-technology)
- Computer Science: 14% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-science)
- Computer And Information Systems: 10% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-and-information-sciences)
- Information Sciences: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/information-science-studies)
- Criminal Justice And Fire Protection: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/criminal-justice, https://educationguide.com/degrees/security-homeland-security)
- Computer Engineering: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/computer-engineering)
- Business Management And Administration: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Management Information Systems And Statistics: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/management-information-systems, https://educationguide.com/degrees/management-science-analytics)
- General Business: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business)
- Finance: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/finance, https://educationguide.com/degrees/insurance)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $114,990
- AL: $122,730
- AR: $103,490
- AZ: $125,260
- CA: $138,570
- CO: $135,220
- CT: $130,570
- DC: $135,090
- DE: $137,030
- FL: $124,860
- GA: $128,970
- HI: $126,250
- IA: $119,710
- IL: $124,180
- IN: $101,420
- KS: $100,620
- KY: $103,630
- LA: $92,990
- MA: $136,550
- MD: $139,640
- ME: $101,730
- MI: $106,230
- MN: $130,710
- MO: $103,440
- MS: $87,690
- MT: $81,950
- NC: $131,540
- ND: $107,540
- NE: $92,550
- NH: $124,000
- NJ: $134,820
- NM: $130,070
- NV: $106,200
- NY: $134,660
- OH: $110,480
- OK: $94,000
- PA: $117,770
- PR: $63,740
- RI: $109,420
- SC: $105,800
- SD: $116,640
- TN: $115,430
- TX: $129,890
- UT: $99,690
- VA: $134,900
- VT: $109,750
- WA: $154,940
- WI: $101,550
- WY: $98,710

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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