Information Security Analysts Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $131,280 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.11
10th percentile $79,300
90th percentile $172,920
Employed locally 6,570
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,300
    25th
    $101,550
    50th (median)
    $131,280
    75th
    $154,150
    90th
    $172,920

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 151% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 51% 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
    Midland, TX $128,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $120,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $113,930
    Waco, TX $104,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $103,650

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,550
    Computer Systems Analysts $117,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Dallas, TX is $63.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Dallas, TX is 5.1% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $79,300 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,550.