Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $28.88 an hour ($60,070 a year). About 86,340 people work in this job there.

$28.88Median hourly pay
$47,820–$73,690Middle half of workers, yearly
86,340People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.65$38,800
25% of workers$22.99$47,820
Half of workers (median)$28.88$60,070
75% of workers$35.43$73,690
90% of workers$39.01$81,150

Best-paying states for security and fire alarm systems installers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Alaska$79,870110
Massachusetts$78,5301,690
Rhode Island$76,320240
Oregon$75,710950
Connecticut$75,410540
Washington$72,9501,670
California$71,5708,180
Maryland$65,3302,230
Maine$64,080240
Iowa$63,750480

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for security and fire alarm systems installers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 8,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Installation TechnicianFire Alarm Systems TechFire Alarm TechnicianFire Alarm TechSecurity Systems InstallerAccess Control TechnicianAlarm AdjusterAlarm Installation TechAlarm InstallerAlarm Service TechAlarm TechnicianBurglar Alarm Installer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.