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

$63,300a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.

Hourly
$30.43
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
39 of 203
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $76,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,980$22.59
25th$56,230$27.03
Median$63,300$30.43
75th$72,420$34.82
90th$76,130$36.60

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Columbus, OH$63,060
Cleveland, OH$62,660
Dayton, OH$62,500
Akron, OH$61,280
Toledo, OH$60,630
Huntington, WV$55,340
Mansfield, OH$50,620
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Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$104,500
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$100,500
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$93,150
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$85,410
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,330
Maintenance Worker$79,410
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$76,840
Millwright$75,650
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$70,640
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$65,890
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).

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

Yes: $63,300 against $60,070 nationally, 5% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $61,860, so Cincinnati pays 2% more.

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

39 of 203 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,130 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.