How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in North Carolina?
$54,120a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in North Carolina. That is $26.02 an hour or $4,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.02
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,180Median: $54,120Highest 10%: $75,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 75th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $75,220 | $36.16 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $61,590 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $60,440 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,580 |
| Greensboro, NC | $51,500 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,180 |
| Asheville, NC | $48,690 |
| Greenville, NC | $48,300 |
| Durham, NC | $47,050 |
| Hickory, NC | $46,520 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,450 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| 39. South Dakota | $55,690 |
| 40. Louisiana | $54,730 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,620 |
| 42. North Carolina | $54,120 |
| 43. Georgia | $53,100 |
| 44. Texas | $52,270 |
| 45. Tennessee | $51,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $26.02 ($54,120 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $54,120 against $60,070 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
North Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $61,590 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.