SOC 15-1212 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Information Security Analysts — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Information Security Analysts in Pensacola, FL is $84,330 per year, substantially below the national median of $129,180 — a gap of 34.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Information Security Analysts in Pensacola, FL is $84,330 per year, substantially below the national median of $129,180 — a gap of 34.7%. Half of workers earn between $58,270 and $121,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $55,370 and the ninetieth at $158,250.
Employment stands at 270, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $131,500. Of the 386 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 61st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,370 | −57.1% |
| 25th | $58,270 | −54.9% |
| Median (50th) | $84,330 | −34.7% |
| 75th | $121,270 | −6.1% |
| 90th | $158,250 | +22.5% |
| Mean | $99,030 | −23.3% |
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 Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $84,330 buys what $81,557 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,557US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,330 a year, 34.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,370 to $158,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 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 Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $84,330, or $40.54 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 Pensacola, FL is 34.7% 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 Pensacola, FL earns more than $158,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,370 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 270 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, 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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