Information Security Analysts Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $124,910 +0% vs national
Median hourly $60.05
10th percentile $55,690
90th percentile $183,090
Employed locally 360
National median $124,910

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Information Security Analysts
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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,690
    25th
    $85,430
    50th (median)
    $124,910
    75th
    $159,310
    90th
    $183,090

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 145% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640
    California $140,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $133,100
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,000

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Data Scientists $105,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Riverside, CA is $60.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Riverside, CA is 0% above 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $55,690 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,430.