SOC 15-1212 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information Security Analysts — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 3 metro areas compared
At $68,160, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Information Security Analysts, 47.2% beneath the national figure of $129,180.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $68,160, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Information Security Analysts, 47.2% beneath the national figure of $129,180. Pay ranges from under $59,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,060 to $158,200.
Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $86,010. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 90th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | −53.6% |
| 25th | $63,060 | −51.2% |
| Median (50th) | $68,160 | −47.2% |
| 75th | $158,200 | +22.5% |
| 90th | $168,920 | +30.8% |
| Mean | $106,560 | −17.5% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $68,160 goes as far as $72,051 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,160 a year, 47.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,990 to $168,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $86,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Information Security Analysts in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $68,160, or $32.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $129,180, so pay in Bozeman, MT is 47.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bozeman, MT earns more than $168,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Billings, at $86,010 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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