SOC 15-1212 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information Security Analysts — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, FL is $111,290 a year, trailing the national median of $129,180 by 13.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, FL is $111,290 a year, trailing the national median of $129,180 by 13.8%. Half of workers earn between $84,540 and $142,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,020 and the ninetieth at $169,800.
The area has 1,100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cape Coral leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 58th of 579 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,020 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $84,540 | −34.6% |
| Median (50th) | $111,290 | −13.8% |
| 75th | $142,560 | +10.4% |
| 90th | $169,800 | +31.4% |
| Mean | $118,300 | −8.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $131,500 | 180 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $129,440 | 1,890 | |
| 3 | Miami | $125,310 | 3,300 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $122,120 | 640 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $118,970 | 2,460 | |
| 6 | Panama City | $116,880 | 170 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $110,340 | 70 | |
| 8 | Crestview | $108,420 | 400 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $104,000 | 110 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $102,750 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $111,290 buys what $107,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$111,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $111,290 a year, 13.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,020 to $169,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $131,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Information Security Analysts in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $111,290, or $53.51 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 Jacksonville, FL is 13.8% 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $169,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,020 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 Cape Coral, at $131,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,100 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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