10 industries in which information security analysts earn the most. The world is awash in data, and it’s increasingly in need of more information security analysts to protect it. These math-minded, tech-savvy professionals keep supply chain software running uninterrupted at major retailers and the personal information stored by our hospitals and banks from getting into the wrong hands. Information security analysts develop security policies for staff as well as monitor companies’ software, servers, and email exchanges for cyberthreats. And, in the worst cases, information security analysts are there to clean up after an attack. So where does an information security analyst make the most money today? Twingate collected data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics to understand which industry sectors paid the most to security analysts. The demand for information security analysts is forecast by the BLS to rise three times faster than the overall demand for workers in all industries over the next decade. By 2030, American companies will need to hire tens of thousands more information security specialists to monitor their computer systems and growing pools of data. Some professionals are able to break into the field with just a high school diploma and the right certification, though many employers look for workers with a degree in computer science. Today, the typical information security analyst takes home ,600 per year, according to the BLS. That number varies by the sector where the worker is employed. Industry sectors were ranked based on the annual median wage. The data for “industry sector includes” was not included for sectors that had no subsectors. More information about each sector can be found at the BLS. The most lucrative pay potential for these professionals can be found in Hollywood, large publishing houses, and at major television broadcasters. Working to secure supply chain operations with major wholesalers and retailers can also come with a decent-sized paycheck, per the most recent BLS data.
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The 2020 median household income in the U.S. was $67,521, a decrease of 2.9% from the 2019 median of $69,560, according to the U.S. Census’s annual analysis of income and poverty in the U.S. COVID-19 in 2020 drastically altered income and poverty levels, along with consumer habits and job opportunities—the fallout of which continues today.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning zip codes in the Mahoning Valley using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Zip codes were mapped to city using Simple Maps. Counties are ranked by 2019 5-year estimate median household income.
Education levels and occupation contribute mightily to salaries, but where a worker lives can give a boost to employees across the board—or result in diminished earnings. It’s not just a location’s tax rates and cost of living, either. According to a Brookings study, simple geography is responsible for a large variation in earnings: Sebring, Florida, for example, has the low median earning of just $26,000, while the metro area of San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara in California boasts a median earning figure of $65,000. The same study found that overall workers in the top-earning 30 locations across the U.S. earn an average of 37% more than the workers in the bottom 30 locations.
Silicon Valley boasts a workforce that Sebring, Florida, simply can’t. In addition to powerhouse hubs like Silicon Valley, cities in general also boast higher wages for workers than their counterparts living outside of cities. High-paying firms are often located in cities, drawing talent who earn top dollar.
Keep reading to discover which zip codes in your metro are where people bring in the most earnings.
10. 16154 (Transfer, Pa.)
Median household income: $63,882
Households earning over $100,000: 23.1%
9. 44449 (North Benton)
Median household income: $64,286
Households earning over $100,000: 25.7%
8. 44436 (Lowellville)
Median household income: $64,734
Households earning over $100,000: 21.2%
7. 44514 (Youngstown)
Median household income: $67,647
Households earning over $100,000: 30.3%
6. 44452 (North Lima)
Median household income: $67,702
Households earning over $100,000: 25.9%
5. 44402 (Bristolville)
Median household income: $68,258
Households earning over $100,000: 23.0%
4. 44443 (New Springfield)
Median household income: $70,673
Households earning over $100,000: 35.8%
3. 16113 (Clark, Pa.)
Median household income: $73,125
Households earning over $100,000: 34.5%
2. 44404 (Burghill)
Median household income: $75,250
Households earning over $100,000: 20.0%
1. 44406 (Canfield)
Median household income: $80,992
Households earning over $100,000: 37.6%
