Information Security Analysts Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $108,310 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.07
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $165,610
Employed locally 50
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $81,770
    50th (median)
    $108,310
    75th
    $145,420
    90th
    $165,610

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 140% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 40% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $127,840
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $126,880
    Morgantown, WV $123,600
    Logan, UT-ID $120,800
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $120,440
    Columbus, GA-AL $115,730

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,490
    Software Developers $124,960
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other $81,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,570
    Computer Network Support Specialists $50,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Gainesville, GA is $52.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Gainesville, GA is 13.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,770.