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Best states for a senior information security analyst
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for senior information security analysts? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for senior information security analyst jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that Arizona is the best state in the country for senior information security analysts.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for senior information security analysts.We found that the Midwest is best for senior information security analysts, and the West is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for senior information security analyst jobs, where as Arizona is the best state in the country.
10 best states for senior information security analysts in 2025
1. Arizona
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 1,321 Average annual salary: $110,117 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
2. Washington
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 1,548 Average annual salary: $114,413 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
3. Nevada
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 376 Average annual salary: $105,997 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
4. Virginia
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 2,241 Average annual salary: $103,562 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
5. Alaska
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 203 Average annual salary: $100,905 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
6. Texas
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 3,341 Average annual salary: $103,713 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
7. California
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 4,337 Average annual salary: $125,292 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
8. Oregon
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 759 Average annual salary: $101,799 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
9. Utah
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 475 Average annual salary: $104,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
10. Pennsylvania
Total senior information security analyst jobs: 2,038 Average annual salary: $98,249 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior information security analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $110,117 | $81,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,321 |
| 2 | Washington | $114,413 | $84,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,548 |
| 3 | Nevada | $105,997 | $77,000 | 2,998,039 | 376 |
| 4 | Virginia | $103,562 | $77,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,241 |
| 5 | Alaska | $100,905 | $79,000 | 739,795 | 203 |
| 6 | Texas | $103,713 | $77,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,341 |
| 7 | California | $125,292 | $91,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,337 |
| 8 | Oregon | $101,799 | $74,000 | 4,142,776 | 759 |
| 9 | Utah | $104,478 | $77,000 | 3,101,833 | 475 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $98,249 | $73,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,038 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $98,626 | $74,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,617 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $99,132 | $74,000 | 3,588,184 | 663 |
| 13 | Michigan | $101,842 | $76,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,152 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $95,408 | $72,000 | 755,393 | 170 |
| 15 | Idaho | $96,326 | $71,000 | 1,716,943 | 281 |
| 16 | Montana | $95,020 | $71,000 | 1,050,493 | 216 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $104,351 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,233 |
| 18 | New York | $102,338 | $76,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,295 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $91,902 | $68,000 | 579,315 | 124 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $97,322 | $72,000 | 693,972 | 449 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $93,526 | $69,000 | 1,815,857 | 247 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $93,973 | $71,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,277 |
| 23 | Delaware | $94,561 | $70,000 | 961,939 | 274 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $90,351 | $68,000 | 2,984,100 | 422 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $97,376 | $72,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,438 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $93,263 | $69,000 | 4,454,189 | 591 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $95,258 | $70,000 | 2,088,070 | 295 |
| 28 | Maine | $93,792 | $70,000 | 1,335,907 | 212 |
| 29 | Alabama | $89,428 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 833 |
| 30 | Iowa | $91,301 | $68,000 | 3,145,711 | 567 |
| 31 | Missouri | $91,914 | $69,000 | 6,113,532 | 941 |
| 32 | Florida | $95,189 | $71,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,705 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $101,597 | $79,000 | 1,427,538 | 83 |
| 34 | Vermont | $89,956 | $67,000 | 623,657 | 146 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $90,444 | $68,000 | 4,684,333 | 492 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $91,403 | $68,000 | 1,342,795 | 274 |
| 37 | Illinois | $84,122 | $62,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,701 |
| 38 | Kansas | $89,457 | $67,000 | 2,913,123 | 450 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $83,903 | $62,000 | 1,059,639 | 234 |
| 40 | Ohio | $83,965 | $62,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,647 |
| 41 | Indiana | $83,690 | $62,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,107 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $85,904 | $64,000 | 3,930,864 | 442 |
| 43 | Colorado | $87,638 | $65,000 | 5,607,154 | 937 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $83,170 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 164 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $82,547 | $61,000 | 5,795,483 | 966 |
| 46 | Georgia | $81,384 | $61,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,842 |
| 47 | Maryland | $89,616 | $66,000 | 6,052,177 | 862 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $82,651 | $62,000 | 3,004,279 | 384 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $84,299 | $63,000 | 5,024,369 | 594 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $81,808 | $61,000 | 1,920,076 | 349 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $81,565 | $61,000 | 6,715,984 | 795 |
Highest paying states for senior information security analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Information Security Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $110,117 |
| 2 | Washington | $114,413 |
| 3 | Nevada | $105,997 |
| 4 | Virginia | $103,562 |
| 5 | Alaska | $100,905 |
| 6 | Texas | $103,713 |
| 7 | California | $125,292 |
| 8 | Oregon | $101,799 |
| 9 | Utah | $104,478 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $98,249 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $98,626 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $99,132 |
| 13 | Michigan | $101,842 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $95,408 |
| 15 | Idaho | $96,326 |
| 16 | Montana | $95,020 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $104,351 |
| 18 | New York | $102,338 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $91,902 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $97,322 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $93,526 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $93,973 |
| 23 | Delaware | $94,561 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $90,351 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $97,376 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $93,263 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $95,258 |
| 28 | Maine | $93,792 |
| 29 | Alabama | $89,428 |
| 30 | Iowa | $91,301 |
| 31 | Missouri | $91,914 |
| 32 | Florida | $95,189 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $101,597 |
| 34 | Vermont | $89,956 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $90,444 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $91,403 |
| 37 | Illinois | $84,122 |
| 38 | Kansas | $89,457 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $83,903 |
| 40 | Ohio | $83,965 |
| 41 | Indiana | $83,690 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $85,904 |
| 43 | Colorado | $87,638 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $83,170 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $82,547 |
| 46 | Georgia | $81,384 |
| 47 | Maryland | $89,616 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $82,651 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $84,299 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $81,808 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $81,565 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior information security analysts
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior information security analysts to find work opportunities?
Joé Lloyd
Senior Director, AVIXA
Because AV is so tied to people, we're not an industry that has hotspots in the same way that tech, finance, and the defense industries do. Cities will have more AV jobs than rural areas, and areas with strong growth will outperform those without, but we do not predict hubs at this time.
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Updated January 8, 2025