How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.37 an hour or $4,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.37
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 203
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| 75th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| 90th | $76,190 | $36.63 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| Austin, TX | $59,790 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,420 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,960 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,560 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,210 |
| Brownsville, TX | $44,610 |
| Laredo, TX | $39,800 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,460 |
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How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.37 ($56,920 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $56,920 against $60,070 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,270, so Houston pays 9% more.
Where does Houston rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
132 of 203 metro areas with data.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,190 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.