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

$59,910a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $28.80 an hour or $4,993 a month.

Hourly
$28.80
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
95 of 203
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,090Median: $59,910Highest 10%: $79,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,090$18.31
25th$47,290$22.74
Median$59,910$28.80
75th$63,030$30.30
90th$79,640$38.29

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Baton Rouge, LA$57,680
Lafayette, LA$51,270
Monroe, LA$50,090
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Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$82,160
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$81,090
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$77,980
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,640
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$65,700
Millwright$63,730
Heating$63,500
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,220
Maintenance Worker$61,720
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,560
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $28.80 ($59,910 a year).

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

Yes: $59,910 against $60,070 nationally, 0% more.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $54,730, so New Orleans pays 9% more.

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

95 of 203 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,640 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.