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How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make in Virginia Beach?

$60,440a year

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $29.06 an hour or $5,037 a month.

Hourly
$29.06
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
88 of 203
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $60,440Highest 10%: $75,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,160$20.27
25th$48,110$23.13
Median$60,440$29.06
75th$62,800$30.19
90th$75,900$36.49

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for security and fire alarm systems installers.

Washington, DC$66,790
Roanoke, VA$60,000
Richmond, VA$59,560
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Related jobs in Virginia Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$100,900
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$87,860
Avionics Technician$83,900
Home Appliance Repairer$81,000
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$80,450
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,660
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$79,440
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$72,380
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$68,350
Radio$67,790
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make an hour in Virginia Beach?

The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $29.06 ($60,440 a year).

Do security and fire alarm systems installers make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?

Yes: $60,440 against $60,070 nationally, 1% more.

How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $60,790, so Virginia Beach pays 1% less.

Where does Virginia Beach rank for security and fire alarm systems installer pay?

88 of 203 metro areas with data.

How much does a security and fire alarm systems installer make starting out in Virginia Beach?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,900 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.