Jobs Similar to Digital Forensics Analysts
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to digital forensics analysts, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Information Security Analysts, Penetration Testers and Information Security Engineers.
Digital Forensics Analysts: $116,580 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Digital Forensics Analysts) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 82% | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Penetration TestersSame group | 80% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 80% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 77% | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Intelligence Analysts | 76% | $93,790Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Statistical Assistants | 76% | $50,330 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 76% | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Social Science Research Assistants | 75% | $61,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 75% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 75% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 75% | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Document Management SpecialistsSame group | 74% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 74% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 14 | Logistics Analysts | 74% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Security Management Specialists | 74% | $83,050Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Business Intelligence Analysts | 74% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 74% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 73% | $81,390 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Medical Records Specialists | 73% | $51,140 | Training or associate |
| 20 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 73% | $140,300 | Graduate degree |
- 1Information Security Analysts
82% similar · $129,180 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Penetration Testers
80% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Information Security Engineers
80% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Computer Network Architects
77% similar · $134,050 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Intelligence Analysts
76% similar · $93,790 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 6Statistical Assistants
76% similar · $50,330 · Bachelor's degree
- 7Computer Systems Analysts
76% similar · $105,850 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Social Science Research Assistants
75% similar · $61,990 · Bachelor's degree
- 9Blockchain Engineers
75% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Web Administrators
75% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Database Administrators
75% similar · $104,620 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Document Management Specialists
74% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
74% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 14Logistics Analysts
74% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 15Security Management Specialists
74% similar · $83,050 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 16Business Intelligence Analysts
74% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 17Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
74% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 18Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
73% similar · $81,390 · Bachelor's degree
- 19Medical Records Specialists
73% similar · $51,140 · Training or associate
- 20Computer and Information Research Scientists
73% similar · $140,300 · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Jobs that can lead here
Careers where digital forensics analysts is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Intelligence Analysts (86)
- Security Management Specialists (84)
- Forensic Science Technicians (75)
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (75)
- Social Science Research Assistants (75)
- Archivists (74)
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (74)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (73)
- Data Scientists (73)
- Police Identification and Records Officers (72)
Questions about jobs like digital forensics analysts
What jobs are most similar to digital forensics analysts?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Information Security Analysts (82% similar), Penetration Testers (80% similar), Information Security Engineers (80% similar), Computer Network Architects (77% similar) and Intelligence Analysts (76% similar).
Do jobs like digital forensics analysts pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than digital forensics analysts where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.