Information Security Analysts Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $120,170 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.77
10th percentile $69,990
90th percentile $188,800
Employed locally 2,040
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,990
    25th
    $94,770
    50th (median)
    $120,170
    75th
    $150,390
    90th
    $188,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 149% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 49% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,280
    Midland, TX $128,060
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $113,930
    Waco, TX $104,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $103,650

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts$114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,500
    Data Scientists$100,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Houston, TX is $57.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Houston, TX is 3.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $69,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,770.