Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for security and fire alarm systems installers is $29.74 an hour ($61,860 a year). About 2,440 people work in this job there.

$29.74Median hourly pay
$50,620–$71,460Middle half of workers, yearly
2,440People in this job in Ohio

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($60,070). Ohio ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for security and fire alarm systems installers in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.23$46,240
25% of workers$24.34$50,620
Half of workers (median)$29.74$61,860
75% of workers$34.35$71,460
90% of workers$37.49$77,980

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Canton-Massillon$64,66030
Cincinnati$63,300330
Columbus$63,060490
Cleveland$62,660580
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$62,500160
Akron$61,280220
Toledo$60,63090
Youngstown-Warren$58,49040
Mansfield$50,62050

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.