Information Security Analysts Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $98,160 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.19
10th percentile $66,800
90th percentile $166,330
Employed locally 380
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,800
    25th
    $76,280
    50th (median)
    $98,160
    75th
    $130,000
    90th
    $166,330

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 141% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 41% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $110,270
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $107,850
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $100,910
    Clarksville, TN-KY $99,090
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $96,240
    Johnson City, TN $83,800

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$113,180
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,650
    Computer Systems Analysts$75,760
    Computer Occupations, All Other$64,660
    Computer Network Architects$119,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Knoxville, TN is $47.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Knoxville, TN is 21.4% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $66,800 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,280.