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Penetration Testers

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 15-1299.04

What the work is

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

What it pays

$110,440
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $58,410
Experienced workers reach $157,980
  1. $58k10th
  2. $82k25th
  3. $110kMedian
  4. $135k75th
  5. $158k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $58,410, 25th $81,870, Median $110,440, 75th $134,780, 90th $157,980

About 5,100 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+27.4%

employment change in the Alamo region, 5,961 to 7,596 jobs · U.S. +8%

542

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 31,300

5,961

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 472,000

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Alamo programs that lead here

  • Northeast Lakeview
  • Northwest Vista
  • St. Philip's
  • San Antonio
  1. Computer Science

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

  2. Cyber Investigator; Level I Certificate

    Certificate · Science & Technology

  3. Computer Science

    Degree · Certificate · Online option · Science & Technology

  4. Health Information Technology

    Degree · Online option · Health & Biosciences

  5. Computer Information Systems

    Degree · Certificate · Online option · Science & Technology

  6. Computer Science

    Transfer pre-major · Science & Technology

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