How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Average (mean)
- $60,960
- Jobs
- 86,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $73,690 | $35.43 | |
| 90th | $81,150 | $39.01 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $79,870 |
| Massachusetts | $78,530 |
| Rhode Island | $76,320 |
| Oregon | $75,710 |
| Connecticut | $75,410 |
| Washington | $72,950 |
| California | $71,570 |
| Maryland | $65,330 |
| Maine | $64,080 |
| Iowa | $63,750 |
| Hawaii | $63,140 |
| New Jersey | $63,140 |
| Minnesota | $62,440 |
| Colorado | $62,250 |
| Ohio | $61,860 |
| New Hampshire | $61,530 |
| Kansas | $61,480 |
| Utah | $61,150 |
| Wisconsin | $61,130 |
| Nevada | $60,980 |
| Virginia | $60,790 |
| Alabama | $60,710 |
| Kentucky | $60,700 |
| Vermont | $60,080 |
| Florida | $60,070 |
| Illinois | $59,800 |
| Wyoming | $59,800 |
| South Carolina | $59,710 |
| Arizona | $59,680 |
| Delaware | $59,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,500 |
| Montana | $58,800 |
| New York | $58,550 |
| District of Columbia | $58,460 |
| New Mexico | $58,350 |
| Indiana | $58,070 |
| North Dakota | $57,620 |
| Michigan | $55,830 |
| South Dakota | $55,690 |
| Louisiana | $54,730 |
| Missouri | $54,620 |
| North Carolina | $54,120 |
| Georgia | $53,100 |
| Texas | $52,270 |
| Tennessee | $51,460 |
| West Virginia | $51,100 |
| Idaho | $49,180 |
| Arkansas | $48,950 |
| Oklahoma | $48,240 |
| Nebraska | $48,000 |
| Mississippi | $47,160 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $81,980 |
| Salem, OR | $81,500 |
| Kahului, HI | $81,340 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,480 |
| Anchorage, AK | $79,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,350 |
| Boston, MA | $78,560 |
| Portland, OR | $76,630 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,390 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,910 |
| Providence, RI | $75,350 |
| New Haven, CT | $75,080 |
| Bremerton, WA | $73,990 |
| Hartford, CT | $73,740 |
| Springfield, MA | $72,280 |
In other countries
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer belongs to the international group "Electrical mechanics and fitters".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.88 ($60,070 a year).
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make a month?
About $5,006 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,070 a year.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year ($18.65 an hour); the top 10% make $81,150 or more.
Which state pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $79,870 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($78,530) and Rhode Island ($76,320).
Which city pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $81,980 a year.
How many security and fire alarm systems installers are there in the United States?
About 86,340 people work as security and fire alarm systems installers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.