Information Security Analysts Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,150 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $54,100
90th percentile $166,980
Employed locally 60
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,100
    25th
    $67,500
    50th (median)
    $102,150
    75th
    $138,380
    90th
    $166,980

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,440
    Software Developers $109,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,040
    Computer Network Architects $94,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Western North Carolina is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.32 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Western North Carolina is 18.2% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $54,100 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,500.