Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $37.77 an hour ($78,560 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.

$37.77Median hourly pay
$60,940–$99,330Middle half of workers, yearly
1,330People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($60,070). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($78,530).

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.53$48,950
25% of workers$29.30$60,940
Half of workers (median)$37.77$78,560
75% of workers$47.75$99,330
90% of workers$49.92$103,830

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Worcester$80,4800
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$78,5601,330
Springfield$72,28090

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.