Finance and healthcare IT concentration.
Salary data for New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.
Averages below cover the 4 metros in this region. A Security+ role averages $101,250, topping out at $120,000 in New York.
regional average
Range $85,000–$120,000 · top pay in New York
regional average
Range $71,000–$100,000 · top pay in New York
regional average
Range $58,000–$82,000 · top pay in New York
| City | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Test centers | Job market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $120,000 | $100,000 | $82,000 | 25 | very high |
| Boston, MA | $108,000 | $90,000 | $74,000 | 8 | very high |
| Philadelphia, PA | $92,000 | $77,000 | $63,000 | 10 | high |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,000 | $71,000 | $58,000 | 4 | growing |
Salaries are average estimates for certified professionals; test-center counts are approximate Pearson VUE locations in each metro area.
New York and Boston concentrate finance and healthcare IT — two sectors with heavy compliance and security requirements. Both are high-cost, high-tax metros; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offer lower costs within reach of the same corridor.
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