How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in New York?
$58,550a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in New York. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $82,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| Median | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| 90th | $82,910 | $39.86 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $62,420 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,520 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,410 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,520 |
| Utica, NY | $60,190 |
| New York, NY | $59,280 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $52,030 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| 30. Delaware | $59,680 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $59,500 |
| 32. Montana | $58,800 |
| 33. New York | $58,550 |
| 34. District of Columbia | $58,460 |
| 35. New Mexico | $58,350 |
| 36. Indiana | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $58,550 against $60,070 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New York rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
New York ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $62,420 a year.
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.