How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Texas?
$52,270a year
Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in Texas. That is $25.13 an hour or $4,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.13
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,900Median: $52,270Highest 10%: $75,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| Median | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 75th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 90th | $75,720 | $36.40 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $59,790 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,930 |
| Houston, TX | $56,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,600 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,420 |
| Beaumont, TX | $53,000 |
| San Angelo, TX | $50,510 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,960 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,560 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,310 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,210 |
| Brownsville, TX | $44,610 |
| Laredo, TX | $39,800 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.
| 41. Missouri | $54,620 |
| 42. North Carolina | $54,120 |
| 43. Georgia | $53,100 |
| 44. Texas | $52,270 |
| 45. Tennessee | $51,460 |
| 46. West Virginia | $51,100 |
| 47. Idaho | $49,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.13 ($52,270 a year).
Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $52,270 against $60,070 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays security and fire alarm systems installers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $59,790 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.