Information security analysts (Legacy)

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2017 Workforce

72.1k

Average Age

41.6

Estimated Job Growth

31.5%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$94,170

Average Male Salary

$97,672

Average Female Salary

$80,538

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Information security analysts (Legacy) are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Information security analysts (Legacy) was $94,170 in 2017.

The locations that employ the most Information security analysts (Legacy) are Prince William County (East) PUMA, VA, Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, and Fairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Information security analysts (Legacy) are Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, Prince William County (North & West)--Linton Hall & Gainesville PUMA, VA, and Fairfax County (East Central)--Annandale, West Falls Church & Bailey's Crossroads PUMA, VA.

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Employment and salary information for the Information security analysts (Legacy) workforce. Information security analysts (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 72,112 people, of which 20.4% were women and 79.6% were men. Information security analysts (Legacy) are paid most in Plymouth County (North)--Marshfield, Hingham & Scituate PUMA, MA but are relatively concentrated in Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

57,375

Male Workforce

± 5.88k

14,737

Female Workforce

± 2.98k

The Information security analysts (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 72,112 people (20.4% women and 79.6% men). This implies an average annual growth of 32.5% between 2014 (54,419) and 2017 (72,112).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Information security analysts (Legacy).

During 2017, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were District of Columbia ($133,839), Oregon ($127,151), and New Jersey ($117,844).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$94,170

AVERAGE WAGE

#36 in the ranking (2017)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2017, Information security analysts (Legacy) earned an average of $94,170, $29,488 more than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Information security analysts (Legacy) in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2017.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.277

WAGE GINI

In 2017, Information security analysts (Legacy) had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.277, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Information security analysts (Legacy) (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Information security analysts (Legacy) compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Information security analysts (Legacy) and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Information security analysts (Legacy), both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Information security analysts (Legacy), by average wage, is Other general government & support ($151,570).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

72.1k

2017 Workforce

± 6,591

10.1%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 12%

This graphic shows the share of Information security analysts (Legacy) employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Information security analysts (Legacy) at 69.1%, followed by Banking & related activities with 15.9% and National security & international affairs with 15%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Information security analysts (Legacy) in the US. The workforce of Information security analysts (Legacy) in 2017 was 72,112 people, with 20.4% woman, and 79.6% men. The average age of male Information security analysts (Legacy) in the workforce is 41 and of female Information security analysts (Legacy) is 44.1, and the most common race/ethnicity for Information security analysts (Legacy) is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Information security analysts (Legacy) in 2017 was 72,112 people, with 20.4% woman, and 79.6% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 35 to 39 years (10,797 people), 30 to 34 years (10,709 people), and 40 to 44 years (9,918 people). Among them they concentrated 43.7% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2017, 8.17% of Information security analysts (Legacy) workers were Hispanic and 91.8% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (69%), Puerto Rican (22.5)%, and Cuban (8.5)%

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Races

In 2017, 74.4% of the Information security analysts (Legacy) workforce were White, of which 18.5% were women and 81.5% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Black (12.5%) and Asian (7.54%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Information security analysts (Legacy) from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Information security analysts (Legacy) is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2017 were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Information security analysts (Legacy) in 2017 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16,772 people), Business (9,516 people), and Engineering (5,927 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Information security analysts (Legacy) workers were Bachelors Degree (31,818 people), Graduate Degree (16,002 people), and Some college (12,089 people).

The graphic shows the Information security analysts (Legacy) workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Information Security Analysts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 2.84%, but Information Security Analysts are expected to see a growth of 31.5% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Information Security Analysts.

31.5%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Information security analysts (Legacy). This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.