Information Security Analysts Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $74,230 -40.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.69
10th percentile $42,190
90th percentile $122,350
Employed locally 70
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,190
    25th
    $56,320
    50th (median)
    $74,230
    75th
    $102,090
    90th
    $122,350

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 142% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 42% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $120,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $113,930
    Waco, TX $104,590

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Software Developers $106,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in McAllen, TX is $35.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in McAllen, TX is 40.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $42,190 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,320.