Information Security Analysts Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $92,880 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.66
10th percentile $60,590
90th percentile $144,140
Employed locally 120
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,590
    25th
    $75,650
    50th (median)
    $92,880
    75th
    $126,760
    90th
    $144,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 105% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 5% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $139,270
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $135,690
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $134,990
    New Mexico $133,780
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,030

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Portland, ME is $44.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Portland, ME is 25.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,590 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,650.