How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $30.87 an hour or $5,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.87
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 203
- Jobs in the area
- 140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 25th | $54,490 | $26.20 | |
| Median | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 75th | $76,690 | $36.87 | |
| 90th | $79,690 | $38.31 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $30.87 ($64,210 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,210 against $60,070 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $64,080, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
32 of 203 metro areas with data.
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,690 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.