Information Security Analysts, Columbia
$101,330
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Columbia, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $79,120 to $129,050.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −21.6%
- US median
- $129,180
- Metro RPP
- 93.7
- Middle half
- $79,120 to $129,050
- OEWS employment
- 370
- SOC
- 15-1212
Information Security Analysts in Columbia pay a median $101,330 (May 2025), 21.6% below the US median of $129,180. At local prices (RPP 93.7), that median buys about what $108,143 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$101,330 in Columbia buys about what $108,143 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 79.5 vs all-items 93.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Information Security Analysts in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $101,330 | $79,120 to $129,050 | 93.7 |
| Cleveland | $105,890 | $81,060 to $134,500 | 93.9 |
| San Francisco | $162,310 | $115,000 to $201,690 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $101,790 | $71,380 to $128,130 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Information Security Analysts in Columbia?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Information Security Analysts in Columbia, SC is $101,330.
- How does Columbia pay compare to the US median for Information Security Analysts?
- Local median pay is 21.6% below the national OEWS median of $129,180.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Columbia is 93.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $101,330 has about the same purchasing power as $108,143 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.