Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for security and fire alarm systems installers in the U.S. is $60,070 ($28.88 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $60,070
- Mean annual wage
- $60,960
- Median hourly wage
- $28.88
- Employment
- 86,340
86,340 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| 25th percentile | $47,820 | $22.99 |
| Median (50th) | $60,070 | $28.88 |
| 75th percentile | $73,690 | $35.43 |
| 90th percentile | $81,150 | $39.01 |
Highest-paying states for security and fire alarm systems installers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $79,870 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $78,530 | 1,690 |
| Rhode Island | $76,320 | 240 |
| Oregon | $75,710 | 950 |
| Connecticut | $75,410 | 540 |
| Washington | $72,950 | 1,670 |
| California | $71,570 | 8,180 |
| Maryland | $65,330 | 2,230 |
| Maine | $64,080 | 240 |
| Iowa | $63,750 | 480 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $47,160 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $48,000 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $48,240 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $48,950 median annual wage
- Idaho: $49,180 median annual wage
About this occupation
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
Typical tasks
- Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
- Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, or cavity walls to reach fixture outlets, positioning and terminating cables, wires, or strapping.
- Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
- Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
- Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 40.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.2% |
| Associate's degree | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.4% |
| Master's degree | 1.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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