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

$56,600a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $27.21 an hour or $4,717 a month.

Hourly
$27.21
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
134 of 203
Jobs in the area
820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $56,600Highest 10%: $74,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,670$18.11
25th$45,770$22.00
Median$56,600$27.21
75th$61,480$29.56
90th$74,150$35.65

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Austin, TX$59,790
Dallas, TX$57,930
Houston, TX$56,920
El Paso, TX$55,420
Tyler, TX$50,250
Corpus Christi, TX$49,960
Amarillo, TX$49,560
Lubbock, TX$47,530
McAllen, TX$45,210
Brownsville, TX$44,610
Laredo, TX$39,800
Texarkana, TX$36,460
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Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

Avionics Technician$86,350
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$85,460
Radio$79,340
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$78,240
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,030
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,790
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$74,260
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$70,470
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$64,360
Home Appliance Repairer$62,400
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $27.21 ($56,600 a year).

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

No: $56,600 against $60,070 nationally, 6% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $52,270, so San Antonio pays 8% more.

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

134 of 203 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,150 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.