Information Security Analysts Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $98,740 -21% vs national
Median hourly $47.47
10th percentile $67,430
90th percentile $156,750
Employed locally 150
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,430
    25th
    $85,130
    50th (median)
    $98,740
    75th
    $127,050
    90th
    $156,750

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 146% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    California $140,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,000

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,950
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $120,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Bakersfield, CA is $47.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.51 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Bakersfield, CA is 21% below the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $67,430 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,130.