Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $30.78 an hour ($64,020 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.

$30.78Median hourly pay
$51,350–$78,470Middle half of workers, yearly
1,300People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($60,070). It is 3% higher than the Colorado median ($62,250).

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.18$48,210
25% of workers$24.69$51,350
Half of workers (median)$30.78$64,020
75% of workers$37.73$78,470
90% of workers$48.04$99,910

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$66,41050
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$64,0201,300
Colorado Springs$59,420160
Greeley$58,800120
Fort Collins-Loveland$49,79070

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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.