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How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Chattanooga?

$48,330a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.

Hourly
$23.24
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
181 of 203
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $48,330Highest 10%: $77,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,890$18.22
25th$41,440$19.92
Median$48,330$23.24
75th$59,360$28.54
90th$77,690$37.35

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Knoxville, TN$58,090
Nashville, TN$57,860
Memphis, TN$57,000
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Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$109,000
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,240
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,010
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$63,410
Millwright$62,850
Maintenance Worker$62,690
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,680
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$61,340
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$60,180
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,910
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Chattanooga?

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $23.24 ($48,330 a year).

Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Chattanooga than the national average?

No: $48,330 against $60,070 nationally, 20% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $51,460, so Chattanooga pays 6% less.

Where does Chattanooga rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?

181 of 203 metro areas with data.

How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Chattanooga?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,690 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.