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

$60,930a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,078 a month.

Hourly
$29.29
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
76 of 203
Jobs in the area
1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $60,930Highest 10%: $86,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,460$21.86
25th$49,210$23.66
Median$60,930$29.29
75th$67,120$32.27
90th$86,680$41.67

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Cincinnati, OH$63,300
Louisville, KY$61,570
Chicago, IL$61,310
South Bend, IN$59,790
Evansville, IN$51,110
Fort Wayne, IN$49,310
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$114,200
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,310
Millwright$79,420
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$66,860
Medical Equipment Repairer$65,870
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,870
Maintenance Worker$64,390
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$64,130
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.29 ($60,930 a year).

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

Yes: $60,930 against $60,070 nationally, 1% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $58,070, so Indianapolis pays 5% more.

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

76 of 203 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,680 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.