How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Birmingham?
$63,350a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 203
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,380Median: $63,350Highest 10%: $77,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 25th | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| Median | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $75,120 | $36.12 | |
| 90th | $77,550 | $37.28 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| Huntsville, AL | $61,080 |
| Mobile, AL | $59,060 |
| Columbus, GA | $49,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $30.46 ($63,350 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $63,350 against $60,070 nationally, 5% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $60,710, so Birmingham pays 4% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
37 of 203 metro areas with data.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,550 or more.
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.