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Information Security Analyst demographics and statistics in the US

Information security analyst demographics research summary. Zippia estimates information security analyst demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our information security analyst estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about information security analysts after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 33,770 information security analysts currently employed in the United States.
  • 27.1% of all information security analysts are women, while 72.9% are men.
  • The average information security analyst age is 42 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of information security analysts is White (65.7%), followed by Asian (9.6%), Black or African American (9.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%).
  • Information security analysts are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $123,557, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women information security analysts earned 95% of what men earned.
  • Delaware is the best state for information security analysts to live.
  • Information security analysts are 49% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Information Security Analyst gender statistics

27.1% of information security analysts are women and 72.9% of information security analysts are men.
  • Male, 72.9%
  • Female, 27.1%

Information Security Analyst gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male72.9%
Female27.1%

Information Security Analyst gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$100,995
female-income
Female Income
$95,938

Information Security Analyst gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information security analyst positions over time. Currently, 27.1% of information security analysts are female.
Male
Female
100%
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0%
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Information Security Analyst gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201060.15%39.85%
201168.20%31.80%
201260.71%39.29%
201367.96%32.04%
201470.21%29.79%
201567.07%32.93%
201669.02%30.98%
201770.19%29.81%
201870.73%29.27%
201971.85%28.15%
202073.14%26.86%
202172.88%27.12%

Information Security Analyst related jobs gender ratio

We compared information security analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Information Security Analyst73%27%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Information Security Analyst demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among information security analysts is White, which makes up 65.7% of all information security analysts. Comparatively, 9.6% of information security analysts are Asian and 9.2% of information security analysts are Black or African American.
  • White, 65.7%
  • Asian, 9.6%
  • Black or African American, 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
  • Unknown, 6.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Information Security Analyst Race

Information Security Analyst RacePercentages
White65.7%
Asian9.6%
Black or African American9.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Unknown6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Information Security Analyst race and ethnicity over time

See how information security analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Information Security Analyst race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.95%8.33%7.20%5.87%
201174.01%8.73%6.35%7.54%
201269.77%12.76%8.12%6.79%
201373.84%8.77%6.46%8.28%
201474.57%11.32%5.43%5.89%
201572.89%8.43%7.58%7.30%
201672.97%9.97%6.41%7.90%
201773.05%8.32%8.95%6.84%
201872.55%7.41%9.62%7.15%
201972.64%8.05%7.32%9.14%
202066.82%9.63%9.86%7.72%
202165.70%9.15%9.64%8.99%

Information Security Analyst wage gap by race

According to our data, asian information security analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown information security analysts have the lowest average salary at $97,378.
$108,000
$106,000
$104,000
$102,000
$100,000
$98,000
$96,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$97,378
White$103,131
Black or African American$98,270
Asian$105,864
Hispanic or Latino$100,575

Average information security analyst age

See how the average age of information security analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Information Security Analyst age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown4442
White4247
Black or African American4344.5
Asian3941
Hispanic or Latino4137

Information Security Analyst age breakdown

The average age of information security analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the information security analyst population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Information Security Analyst age breakdown

Information Security Analyst YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years30%
20-30 years11%

Information Security Analyst educational attainment

The most common degree for information security analysts is bachelor's degree, with 62% of information security analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Associate, 20%
  • Master's, 13%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Information Security Analysts by degree level

Information Security Analyst DegreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Associate20%
Master's13%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Information Security Analyst wage gap by degree level

According to the data, information security analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,084 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, information security analysts earn a median annual income of $98,592 compared to $84,369 for information security analysts with an Associate degree.
$110,000
$105,000
$100,000
$95,000
$90,000
$85,000
$80,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$108,084
Bachelor's Degree$98,592
Some College/ Associate Degree$84,369

Information Security Analyst employment statistics

Most information security analysts work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where information security analysts work

Below, you can see the size of companies where information security analysts work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Information Security Analyst jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees12%
500 - 1,000 employees3%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees47%

Information Security Analyst jobs by company type

Employees with the information security analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information security analysts prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Information Security Analyst jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education4%
Public49%
Private43%
Government5%

Information Security Analyst jobs by industry

The most common industries for information security analysts are technology, finance and professional.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Health Care

Retail

Information Security Analyst turnover and employment statistics

Information Security Analyst unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for information security analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Information Security Analyst unemployment rate by year

YearInformation Security Analyst Unemployment Rate
20104.23%
20113.42%
20123.06%
20132.07%
20141.99%
20151.78%
20161.60%
20172.07%
20181.32%
20191.17%
20203.11%
20211.78%

Average information security analyst tenure

The average information security analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,280 information security analysts resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Information Security Analyst tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year20%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years18%
8-10 years7%
11+ years8%

Information Security Analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of information security analysts that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Clinical Applications Specialist8.42%88,262
Software Writer8.46%218,948
Information Security Analyst8.59%-
Recorder9.03%169
Senior Enterprise Architect10.54%88,722
Professional Technician10.88%123,659

Similar information security analyst jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Clinical Applications Specialist8.42%88,262
Software Writer8.46%218,948
Recorder9.03%169
Senior Enterprise Architect10.54%88,722
Professional Technician10.88%123,659

Foreign languages spoken by information security analysts

The most common foreign language among information security analysts is Spanish at 45.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.0% and French is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
  • Spanish, 45.6%
  • Portuguese, 7.0%
  • French, 7.0%
  • Arabic, 7.0%
  • Italian, 4.4%
  • Other, 29.0%

Information Security Analyst languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish45.6%
Portuguese7.0%
French7.0%
Arabic7.0%
Italian4.4%
Other29.0%

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Information Security Analyst location demographics

Where do information security analysts earn the most?

Information security analysts earn the most in California, where the average information security analyst salary is $113,083. The map here shows where information security analysts earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Information Security Analysts?

By looking through more than 5,280 resumes, we found that the most popular places for information security analysts are Atlanta, GA and New York, NY.
Number of Information Security Analysts

Information Security Analyst jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California4,817$113,083
2Texas4,318$90,008
3New York3,219$98,944
4Illinois2,883$90,456
5Pennsylvania2,671$95,595
6North Carolina2,168$92,403
7Ohio2,034$84,976
8Virginia2,019$93,464
9Georgia1,997$85,995
10Florida1,969$75,963
11New Jersey1,925$100,324
12Washington1,704$103,476
13Minnesota1,529$91,099
14Arizona1,446$94,840
15Massachusetts1,388$101,625
16Michigan1,320$87,094
17Indiana1,196$77,632
18Missouri1,146$81,806
19Maryland1,133$92,373
20Tennessee1,094$79,794
21Colorado1,072$84,025
22Wisconsin1,037$83,436
23Alabama914$79,688
24Oregon897$96,709
25South Carolina730$77,853
26Connecticut703$90,255
27Kentucky633$81,050
28Iowa600$79,844
29Utah570$83,966
30Oklahoma532$77,172
31Louisiana520$81,027
32District of Columbia508$94,227
33Mississippi495$79,750
34Kansas495$80,343
35Nevada474$96,941
36Nebraska423$73,769
37Arkansas408$74,058
38New Mexico378$83,359
39New Hampshire340$92,798
40Rhode Island318$89,214
41Idaho310$83,158
42Delaware295$108,115
43West Virginia267$89,381
44Montana251$87,394
45Alaska222$97,140
46Maine218$103,038
47North Dakota205$100,744
48South Dakota185$74,497
49Vermont167$86,108
50Wyoming129$76,250
51Hawaii116$75,413

Where are information security analysts in high demand?

Information security analysts are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 33 job openings for information security analysts here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country information security analysts are in the most demand.
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