How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in California?
$71,570a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in California. That is $34.41 an hour or $5,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.41
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,090Median: $71,570Highest 10%: $98,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 25th | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| Median | $71,570 | $34.41 | |
| 75th | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 90th | $98,710 | $47.46 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $81,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,350 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,570 |
| Sacramento, CA | $70,830 |
| San Diego, CA | $70,380 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $66,080 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,980 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,670 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,230 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $62,210 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,950 |
| Redding, CA | $58,750 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,620 |
| Visalia, CA | $55,290 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| 4. Oregon | $75,710 |
| 5. Connecticut | $75,410 |
| 6. Washington | $72,950 |
| 7. California | $71,570 |
| 8. Maryland | $65,330 |
| 9. Maine | $64,080 |
| 10. Iowa | $63,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $34.41 ($71,570 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $71,570 against $60,070 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $81,980 a year.
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.