Information Security Analysts Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $117,380 -6% vs national
Median hourly $56.43
10th percentile $69,380
90th percentile $159,720
Employed locally 700
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,380
    25th
    $88,360
    50th (median)
    $117,380
    75th
    $132,290
    90th
    $159,720

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 139% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Des Moines, IA is $56.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.58 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Des Moines, IA is 6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $69,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,360.