How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Buffalo?
$60,920a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 203
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,570Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $78,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| Median | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| 90th | $78,200 | $37.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| Albany, NY | $62,420 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,520 |
| Utica, NY | $60,190 |
| New York, NY | $59,280 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,860 |
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How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $60,920 against $60,070 nationally, 1% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,550, so Buffalo pays 4% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
77 of 203 metro areas with data.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,200 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.