WASHINGTON, D.C.

Direct employers competing for talent: 743

Open jobs posted by direct employers: 3,524

Average days for a position to be filled: 49

Median annual salary for cybersecurity expertise: $152,800

The nation's capital has the highest median salary among the 12 markets analyzed. Wanted Analytics say Washington is a booming market for IT security and cybersecurity jobs. Given the federal government's push to strengthen security, that shouldn't come as a surprise.