Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $26.71 an hour ($55,560 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.

$26.71Median hourly pay
$41,450–$63,620Middle half of workers, yearly
1,160People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($60,070). It is about the same as the Michigan median ($55,830).

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.77$36,950
25% of workers$19.93$41,450
Half of workers (median)$26.71$55,560
75% of workers$30.59$63,620
90% of workers$33.35$69,370

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$60,96050
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$60,820440
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)$55,5601,160
Lansing-East Lansing$48,230110

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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.