Occupation ยท SOC 15-1212
Information Security Analysts: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of information security analysts has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 179,430 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $124,910 ($60.05 an hour).
US employment
179,430
Median annual wage
$124,910
Mean annual wage
$127,730
Median hourly wage
$60.05
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | $46,290 (+37.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Virginia18,670
- 2. California15,800
- 3. Texas14,730
- 4. Florida13,770
- 5. New York8,860
- 6. Maryland8,770
- 7. North Carolina6,850
- 8. Washington6,830
- 9. Georgia6,480
- 10. Colorado5,840
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$142,920
- 2. California$140,660
- 3. Maryland$140,480
- 4. New Jersey$135,390
- 5. Delaware$134,050
- 6. New Mexico$133,780
- 7. Virginia$132,460
- 8. New York$131,100
- 9. Colorado$130,570
- 10. Connecticut$130,500
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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