SOC 15-1212 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information Security Analysts — Lakeland
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lakeland, FL is $100,470 a year, trailing the national median of $129,180 by 22.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lakeland, FL is $100,470 a year, trailing the national median of $129,180 by 22.2%. Half of workers earn between $78,210 and $132,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,630 and the ninetieth at $161,040.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — 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 35th of 429 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,630 | −50.0% |
| 25th | $78,210 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $100,470 | −22.2% |
| 75th | $132,020 | +2.2% |
| 90th | $161,040 | +24.7% |
| Mean | $112,180 | −13.2% |
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 | Jacksonville | $111,290 | 1,100 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $110,340 | 70 | |
| 9 | Crestview | $108,420 | 400 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $104,000 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lakeland run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $100,470 buys what $97,166 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,166US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,470 a year, 22.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,630 to $161,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median annual wage is $100,470, or $48.31 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 Lakeland, FL is 22.2% 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 Lakeland, FL earns more than $161,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,630 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 230 jobs in this occupation in Lakeland, 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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